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Easter Message of the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem — 2022
“But the men said to them, "Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen!” (Luke 24:5b) We, the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem, extend our joyful Easter greetings from Jerusalem, the Holy City of the Resurrection, to both our local congregations and to faithful Christians around the world. As the angel declared to the women who had gone to Christ’s tomb in order to grieve: “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen!” In his earthly life, Jesus proclaimed to those around [...]
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The Meeting of the Primates (hybrid- in person and online) of the Anglican Communion summoned by His Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury at Lambeth Palace in London between 28-31 of March, 2022. GalleryThe Meeting of the Primates (hybrid- in person and online) of the Anglican Communion summoned by His Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury at Lambeth Palace in London between 28-31 of March, 2022.
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03, 2022
زيارة المطران حسام نعوم، رئيس الاساقفة الأنجليكاني في القدس، والوفد المرافق في زمن الصوم الأربعيني المقدس لسيادة المطران جورج بقعوني، راعي أبرشية بيروت وجبيل للروم الملكيين الكاثوليك في لبنان. Galleryزيارة المطران حسام نعوم، رئيس الاساقفة الأنجليكاني في القدس، والوفد المرافق في زمن الصوم الأربعيني المقدس لسيادة المطران جورج بقعوني، راعي أبرشية بيروت وجبيل للروم الملكيين الكاثوليك في لبنان.
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03, 2022
The installation of two Canons at the Cathedral Church of Saint George the Martyr in Jerusalem.
Arabic Article Follows ↓ The installation of two Canons at the Cathedral Church of Saint George the Martyr in Jerusalem on Sunday 20/3/2022 Archbishop Hosam Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, presided over the Eucharist on the Third Sunday in Lent on March 20, 2022. After Bishop Naoum’s sermon, Rev’d Wadie N. Far, the vicar for the Arabic-speaking Congregation at the Cathedral was installed as Residential Canon of Bethlehem. Also, Rev’d Philip A. Jackson, the Rector of Trinity Church Wall Street, was installed as Honorary Canon of Nazareth. Bishop Naoum presented a Jerusalem cross to both Canons. Other Canons from [...]
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02, 2022
A very touching visit to the memorial of Martin Luther King, Jr. in Atlanta, Georgia. What an inspiring place to be at as it reminds us of the non-violent approach to justice, equality and peace. GalleryA very touching visit to the memorial of Martin Luther King, Jr. in Atlanta, Georgia. What an inspiring place to be at as it reminds us of the non-violent approach to justice, equality and peace.
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02, 2022
A wonderful opportunity to meet with our friends from the SMOTJ templars who are a generous supporters of the Diocese of Jerusalem. A special gratitude to Bishop Jay Magness the Grand Chaplain of the Order. GalleryA wonderful opportunity to meet with our friends from the SMOTJ templars who are a generous supporters of the Diocese of Jerusalem. A special gratitude to Bishop Jay Magness the Grand Chaplain of the Order.
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Archbishop Hosam Naoum welcomes Mr. George Noll from the U.S. Department of State.
Arabic Article Follows ↓ Archbishop Hosam Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, welcomed Mr. George Noll, the Palestinian Affairs Unit Chief at the U.S. Department of State. After Mr. Noll wished Bishop Naoum a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year, they both discussed the challenges facing the Christian presence in the Holy Lands. Bishop Naoum expressed his concern regarding the challenges and difficulties faced by Christians in the country, and specifically in Jerusalem. They also discussed the Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem’s statement that was released last month before Christmas, and the joint statement of the Anglican Archbishops [...]
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12, 2021
A service of Lessons and Carols at the Shepherd’s field in Beit Sahour.
A service of Lessons and Carols at the Shepherd's field in Beit Sahour. خدمة قراءات وترانيم في حقل الرعاة في بيت ساحور
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12, 2021
Christmas Greetings to the Heads of Churches of Jerusalem and Jordan hosted by His Majesty King Abdullah II in Amman.
Christmas Greetings to the Heads of Churches of Jerusalem and Jordan hosted by His Majesty King Abdullah II in Amman. معايدة جلالة الملك عبدالله الثاني حفظه الله ورعاه لرؤساء وممثلي الكنائس في القدس والاردن بمناسبة عيد الميلاد المجيد ورأس السنة ميلادية في قصر الحسينية- عمان.
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12, 2021
The Israeli president visits the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth
Arabic Article Follows ↓ Isaac Herzog, the president of Israel, visited the city of Nazareth, where he was welcomed at the Municipality by Mr. Ali Salam, the Mayor of Nazareth, who also accompanied him to a visit to the English Hospital in Nazareth on the sade day Tuesday 14/12/2021. On the occasion of the Christmas celebrations, Mr. Herzog visited the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, where he offered all Christians Christmas greetings. Present to welcome him were Archbishop Hosam Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, Bishop Kyriakos, the Metropolitan of Nazareth and the Galilee, Fr. Rafic Nahra, the Patriarchal [...]
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12, 2021
THE CHRISTMAS MESSAGE OF THE PATRIARCHS AND HEADS OF CHURCHES OF JERUSALEM 2021.
And the angel said to them, “Fear not; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people . . .” (Luke 2:10) We, the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem, greet you in the same spirit with which the angel greeted the shepherds on Christmas Eve: a spirit of joy and hopeful expectation. As the angel went on to say, “for to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:11). This blessed event in Bethlehem is precisely what we [...]
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12, 2021
Statement on the Current Threat to the Christian Presence in the Holy Land.
Throughout the Holy Land, Christians have become the target of frequent and sustained attacks by fringe radical groups. Since 2012 there have been countless incidents of physical and verbal assaults against priests and other clergy, attacks on Christian churches, with holy sites regularly vandalized and desecrated, and ongoing intimidation of local Christians who simply seek to worship freely and go about their daily lives. These tactics are being used by such radical groups in a systematic attempt to drive the Christian community out of Jerusalem and other parts of the Holy Land. We acknowledge with gratitude the declared commitment of [...]
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12, 2021
An evening of Advent and Christmas hymns and meditations by Rev’d Canon Fuad Dagher.
Arabic Article Follows ↓ With participation from the Arabic and English speaking congregations at St. George's Cathedral, and the family of St. George’s school - Jerusalem. أمسية ميلادية مع القس الكنن فؤاد داغر تخللها التأملات والصلوات مع الرعيتين العربية والاجنبية وأسرة مدرسة المطران في القدس.
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11, 2021
HRH Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, visits the Baptismal Site in Jordan, and meets with some Religious Leaders.
Arabic Article Follows ↓ HRH Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and the heir apparent to the British throne, accompanied by his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, arrived on a visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, were His Majesty King Abdullah II, Her Majesty Queen Rania, and HRH Prince Hussein, Crown Prince of Jordan welcomed them on Tuesday November 16th, 2021. Archbishop Hosam Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, joined in welcoming HRH the Prince of Wales at the Baptismal Site, the Site of Jesus Christ's Baptism on the Eastern side of the Jordan River on that same day, with [...]
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11, 2021
The Diocese of Jerusalem concludes its Diocesan Synod (Majma) for the year 2021 on Wednesday 10/ 11/ 2021.
Arabic Article Follows ↓ Archbishop Hosam Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, presided over the Diocesan Synod (Majma) of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem for the year 2021. Which was held via Zoom from the morning of Monday November 8th, until the evening of Wednesday November 10th, 2021. The theme for the Majma this year was “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. (John 10.10b).” The Majma included morning and evening prayers, hymns, meditations, Archbishop Hosam Naoum’s spiritual, pastoral, and administrative reports, the Majma' Secretary’s report, and the approval of the minutes of meeting of the [...]
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The Diocese of Jerusalem commenced its Diocesan Synod (Majma) via Zoom.
Arabic Article Follows ↓ Archbishop Hosam Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, opened the sessions of the Diocesan Majma of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem for the year 2021 via Zoom on Monday November 8th, 2021. The theme for the Majma this year is “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. (John 10.10b)” At the beginning Archbishop Hosam welcomed all those in attendance, clergy, laity, and heads of institutions. Then Rev’d Wadie Far led the morning prayer, accompanied by Rev'd Deacon Jamil Maher Khader. At the end of the morning prayer Archdeacon Imad Zorob gave a [...]
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11, 2021
The launching of the sixth Regional Bible Knowledge Competition in Nazareth.
Arabic Article Follows ↓ Archbishop Hosam Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, participated in the launching event of the sixth Regional Bible Knowledge Competition along with some Bishops and Heads of the Churches at St. Anthony's centre in Nazareth on Friday evening November 5th, 2021. In the presence of an Ecumenical group of priests, nuns, and laity. Organising the competition is an administrative committee, compromised of a group of volunteers, and led by Mr. Nabil Totry, and in collaboration with The Annunciation Family Catholic Club, and under the patronage of the Eastern and Western Dioceses in the Country, the [...]
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Archbishop Hosam Naoum offers the Sacrament of Confirmation at St Paul’s Church, Shafaamr 30/10/2021.
Arabic Article Follows ↓ Archbishop Naoum presided over a festive Eucharist on Saturday, 30/10/2021 at St Paul’s Episcopal Church, Shafaamr. At the service were present, Canon Fuad Dagher, the parish priest, Rev. Wadie Far of St. George’s Cathedral, Jerusalem, Rev. Fares Naoum of Emmanuel Church, Ramla, Canon Don Binder, the Archbishop’s Chaplian, and Rev. Nael Abu-Rahmoun of Christ Church, Nazareth. The Archbishop laid his hands on 18 young people according to the Anglican Rite and anointed them with Chrism Oil after renewing their Baptismal Vows. Canon Dagher prepared the confirmands through church Catechism. Bishop Naoum thanked in the name [...]