Archbishop Hosam Naoum and the Joint Committee visit the Holy Land Institute for the Deaf and Deaf-blind in Salt.

Bishop Hosam Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, accompanied by the Joint Committee visited the Holy Land Institute for the Deaf and Deaf-blind in Salt after their three day meeting sessions in Amman on Wednesday October 26th, 2022. They were welcomed by Rev’d Jamil Mounir Khadir, the Executive Director, the Heads of the departments, and some of the staff. After eating lunch with the students, Rev’d Khadir led the group on a tour of the departments of the institute; the Deaf-blind department, the Kindergarten, the School, the Knowledge department, and the Vocational Training department. Bishop Naoum and the accompanying delegation interacted with the students and staff in the different departments, in the classrooms, and even shared a football match with the students.

At the end of the visit, Bishop Naoum presided over the Eucharist at St. Luke’s Chapel in the institute. He was aided by Rev’d Khadir. The Joint Committee, and staff of the institute attended the service.

Archbishop Naoum thanked Rev’d Khadir, the Heads of the departments, and staff, and complimented the family spirit that this reputable institute has.

Hlid Salt Jordan