4 03, 2023

Statement by the House of the Clergy in the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem on the Teaching of Christian Marriage (Lent 2023).

2023-03-06T08:23:34+02:00March 4th, 2023|Diocesan, Parishes|

30 01, 2023

St. Paul’s Church in Shefa-Amr marks the beginning of its celebrations for its 150th anniversary in the presence of Archbishop Hosam Naoum.

2023-01-31T10:45:01+02:00January 30th, 2023|Diocesan, Parishes|

Arabic Article Follows In an atmosphere filled with joy and faith, Bishop Hosam Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, presided over the Eucharist at his home parish, St. Paul Anglican Church, in Shefa-Amr celebrating the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, and marking the beginning of the year of Jubilee, marking the 150th anniversary of the dedication of the Church, on Saturday Evening January 28th, 2023. He was assisted by Rev’d Canon Fuad Dagher, the Vicar of the parish, who welcomed Archbishop Naoum, and Mrs. Rafa Qafiti Naoum his wife, and all who were present at the service, in [...]

20 12, 2022

The beginning of a new Anglican pastoral ministry in the city of Fuheis.

2023-01-03T11:48:50+02:00December 20th, 2022|Diocesan, Parishes, Sermons and papers|

Arabic Article Follows Bishop Hosam Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, presided over the Eucharist on the Fourth Sunday in Advent at the beginning of the new Anglican pastoral ministry in Fuheis on Sunday December 18th, 2022. Rev’d Ibrahim Nairous, responsible for the new ministry, and a group of Diocesan Clergy participated in the service. The service was attended by Anglican parishioners from Fuheis and from different congregations in Jordan. Bishop Naoum thanked the committee that was responsible for arranging the ministry and contacting the Anglican families who live in Fuheis. In his sermon, Bishop Naoum said: “today we witness [...]

11 12, 2022

The Third Sunday of Advent Service at St. George’s Anglican Cathedral-Jerusalem.

2022-12-23T10:08:03+02:00December 11th, 2022|Diocesan, Parishes|

Arabic Article Follows Bishop Hosam Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, presided over the Eucharist on the Third Sunday of Advent (Rejoicing Sunday), on December 11th, 2022. The Advent Wreath candles were lit by our partners from the Evangelical Mission in Solidarity (EMS) from Germany. Rev’d Canon Wadie Far, Rev’d Canon Don Binder, and Dean Richard Sewell assisted Bishop Naoum in the service, while Bishop Martin Field proclaimed the Gospel. Archbishop Linda Nicholls, the Primate of Canada, preached at the service. Immediately after the service the Annual Christmas Bazaar was opened at the St. George’s Guest House. The proceeds from [...]

30 11, 2022

Advent & Christmas Schedule-St. George’s Cathedral 2022

2022-11-30T15:26:27+02:00November 30th, 2022|Diocesan, Interfaith, Parishes, Prayers, Sermons and papers|

27 11, 2022

Archbishop Hosam Naoum presides over the Eucharist at All Saints Episcopal Church Beirut.

2022-12-12T10:42:51+02:00November 27th, 2022|Diocesan, Parishes, Parishes, Sermons and papers|

Arabic Article Follows Bishop Hosam Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, presided over the Eucharist on the First Sunday in Advent at All Saints Episcopal Church in Beirut- Lebanon on Sunday November 27th, 2022. He was assisted by Archdeacon Imad Zorob, the rector of the parish, who welcomed the Archbishop and expressed how happy he was with this pastoral visit. Mrs. Hind Zorob, the Rector’s wife, the vestry and both Arabic and English speaking congregations attended the service. In the service, the first candle in the Advent Wreath was lit. This candle is called the candle of hope. In his [...]

8 11, 2022

Archbishop Hosam Naoum participates in the dedication of the new Altar at Lichfield Cathedral in the United Kingdom.

2022-11-11T11:50:14+02:00November 8th, 2022|Diocesan, Interfaith, Parishes, Prayers|

Arabic Article Follows ↓ Archbishop Hosam Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, participated in the Solemn Eucharist at the Lichfield Cathedral in the United Kingdom, on Monday Evening November 7th, 2022. Bishop Michael Ipgrave, Bishop of Lichfield, presided over the Service. Dean Adrian Dorber, the Dean of the Cathedral, and a number of bishops, priests, and deacons participated in the Service. The Service was to dedicate the new Altar at the new Shrine of St. Chad at the Cathedral, in preparation to receive some of the Saint’s Relics. During the service, Archbishop Naoum participated in blessing the icons. He also [...]

7 11, 2022

Archbishop Hosam Naoum makes a pilgrimage to Coventry Cathedral in the United Kingdom.

2022-11-11T11:02:47+02:00November 7th, 2022|Diocesan, Parishes, Prayers|

Arabic Article Follows ↓ Archbishop Hosam Naoum, his wife Rafa and Chaplain Don Binder make a pilgrimage to Coventry Cathedral, UK, on Monday November 7th, 2022. This was a very good visit with Bishop John Stroyan of Warwick and Dean John Witcombe and some members of the Cathedral Staff to discuss future mutual cooperation in and around the ministry of Reconciliation. The Diocese of Jerusalem and Coventry Cathedral have had a link since the 1950s. Jerusalem and Coventry looked at ways in which to renew this longstanding partnership and deepen relationships. They also prayed together for peace and Justice around [...]

31 10, 2022

Archbishop Hosam Naoum welcomes a group from Paulinenpflege from Germany and signs an agreement with them.

2022-11-11T10:21:04+02:00October 31st, 2022|Diocesan, Education, Healthcare, Parishes, Society|

Arabic Article Follows ↓ Bishop Hosam Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, welcomed a group from Paulinenpflege at the Diocesan Offices on Reformation day Monday October 31st, 2022. In the meeting Archbishop Hosam Naoum representing the Diocese and Rev’d Andreas Maurer, CEO of Paulinenpflege, representing Paulinenpflege signed an agreement. This agreement is about supporting the ministry of the Holy Land Institute for the Deaf and Deaf-blind in Salt, through a part time position for Mr. Selmar Ehmann, who will work along side Rev’d Jamil Mounir Khader, the General Director of the Institute in Salt, especially in reviving and advancing the [...]

30 10, 2022

Archbishop Hosam Naoum celebrates All Saints’ Sunday at Christ Church Nazareth.

2022-11-10T15:05:44+02:00October 30th, 2022|Diocesan, Parishes|

Arabic Article Follows ↓ Bishop Hosam Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, presided over the celebratory Eucharist on All Saints’ Sunday at Christ Anglican Church in Nazareth, marking the end of year long celebration for the 150th anniversary of the dedication of the church on Sunday morning October 30th, 2022. Bishop Naoum was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Rafa Qafiti Naoum. Rev’d Canon Don Binder, the Archbishop’s Chaplain, and Rev’d Nael Abu Rahmoun participated in the service, which was also attended by vestry members, representatices of the ladies group and the youth group, parishioners, and pilgrims frim Germany and Canada. [...]

26 10, 2022

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

2022-11-10T14:19:10+02:00October 26th, 2022|Diocesan, Education, Healthcare, Parishes, Society|

Arabic Article Follows ↓ 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 [...]

26 10, 2022

Archbishop Hosam Naoum convenes the Diocesan Joint Committee’s meetings in Amman for three days.

2022-10-28T11:32:33+03:00October 26th, 2022|Diocesan, Ecumenical, Education, Healthcare, Parishes|

Arabic Article Follows ↓ Archbishop Hosam Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, convened the Diocesan Joint Committee’s meeting in Amman the capital of Jordan. The Joint Committee is composed of the Standing Committee, the Financial Committee, and the legal advisors, and was in session from Monday 24/10/22 until Wednesday 26/10/22. At the beginning of the meeting Archbishop Naoum gave a spiritual reflection, and the Committee joint together in Morning and Evening prayers everyday, and spent some time in singing hymns as well. Archbishop Naoum, the chair of the committee, presented his report which included his pastoral visits, confirmation services, visits [...]

10 10, 2022

A Statment from the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jeruslaem.

2022-10-10T11:19:19+03:00October 10th, 2022|Diocesan, Ecumenical, Interfaith, Parishes|

3 10, 2022

Archbishop Hosam Naoum celebrates Thanksgiving (Harvest) Sunday and administers the Sacrament of Confirmation at the Church of the Redeemer in Amman.

2022-10-04T09:26:46+03:00October 3rd, 2022|Diocesan, Parishes|

Arabic Article Follows ↓ Archbishop Hosam Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, presided over the Eucharist at the Church of the Redeemer in Jabal Amman on the Sixteenth Sunday after the Trinity, assisted by Rev’d Canon Faeq Haddad, the rector of the parish, Rev’d Canon Don Binder, and Rev’d Canon Wadie Far, on Sunday October 2, 2022. In the service Bishop Naoum confirmed a group of adolescents from the congregation by the Laying of Hands and anointing them with Chrism Oil. Rev’d Canon Haddad welcomed Archbishop Naoum and the Clergy present on behalf of the congregation and all present. In [...]

2 10, 2022

The Anglican Cathedral in Jerusalem celebrated Thanksgiving (Harvest) Sunday.

2022-10-04T08:38:52+03:00October 2nd, 2022|Diocesan, Parishes|

Arabic Article Follows ↓ The Anglican Cathedral in Jerusalem celebrated Thanksgiving (Harvest) Sunday. With members from both the Arabic and English speaking congregations present. During the service the fruits of the land where blessed which were impeded in both the Eucharist and the sermon by Archbishop Hosam Naoum. After the service the congregations planted an olive tree, to symbolise their commitment to Safeguarding Creation and as a sign of their participation in the Anglican Communion Forest, which was an initiative by the Archbishop of Canterbury, and the Bishops of the Anglican Communion during the Lambeth Conference. Count you many blessings [...]

27 09, 2022

Jerusalem Patriarchs and Heads of Churches Statement re HM King Abdullah’s UN Speech.

2022-09-27T15:41:05+03:00September 27th, 2022|Diocesan, Ecumenical, Interfaith, Parishes|

21 09, 2022

A new priest in the Anglican / Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem by the Laying of Hands of Archbishop Hosam Naoum.

2022-09-23T09:58:31+03:00September 21st, 2022|Diocesan, Parishes|

Arabic Article Follows ↓ The Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, Bishop Hosam Naoum, presided over the Ordination service of Rev’d Deacon Jamil Maher Khader, a priest in the Church of God, on Wedensday September 21st, 2022, on the feast day of St. Matthew, at St. Matthew’s Church in Zababdeh. A group of the Diocesan Clergy from Palestine and Israel attended the service, and participated in the Laying of Hands. Also the priests of the churches in Zababdeh, the new priest's family, and members of the congregation attended the Ordination. Rev’d Canon Hatem Shehadeh presented Rev’d Deacon Khader on behalf of the [...]

27 08, 2022

Archbishop Hosam Naoum visits the city of Fuheis to arrange the new ministry there.

2022-08-30T10:02:12+03:00August 27th, 2022|Diocesan, Parishes, Society|

Arabic Article Follows ↓ Bishop Hosam Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, visited the city of Fuheis in Jordan, where he held a meeting with the organizing group, Rev’d Canon Hanna Mansour, Rev’d Ibrahim Nairous, and Adv. Mahran Azar, on Friday morning, August 26th, 2022, to discuss the beginning of the new pastoral ministry for the families living there from different Episcopal parishes. We pray for the new congregation and all its families. رئيس الأساقفة حسام نعوم يزور مدينة الفحيص لترتيب خدمة جديدة يوم الجمعة 26/8/2022 قام رئيس الأساقفة الأنچليكاني في القدس المطران حسام نعوم بزيارة خاصة لمدينة الفحيص في [...]

18 08, 2022

The Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem Condemns the Flagrant Attack on St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Ramallah August 18,2022.

2022-08-19T09:47:00+03:00August 18th, 2022|Diocesan, Ecumenical, Interfaith, Parishes, Society|

8 08, 2022

The Diocese of Jerusalem actively participates in Lambeth 2022 at Canterbury.

2022-08-18T10:23:59+03:00August 8th, 2022|Diocesan, Ecumenical, Interfaith, Parishes, Youth|

Arabic Article Follows ↓ The Diocese of Jerusalem actively participates in Lambeth 2022 at Canterbury. Archbishop Hosam Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, and Mrs. Rafa Naoum, his wife, are present and active in the conference, they participated in the opening service at the Canterbury Cathedral. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, presided over the service. They also attended and participated in Bible Studies, plenary and seminar sessions. Bishop Naoum gave a talk in one of the plenary sessions, in which he talked about The Christian Anglican Identity, and its characteristics, he also talked about his personal experience, as A [...]

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