News from the Holy Land

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The new guest house in Bethlehem: Dar al Majus

2017-03-31T15:25:54+00:00March 31st, 2017|Categories: News from the Holy Land|

The new structure created with the contribution of Ats and two European donors, thanks to the restoration of the Mosaic Center of Jericho: "The Wise Men" will be a meeting point, preserving the Christian heritage of the city. It is a typical Palestinian hot afternoon and in Bethlehem, over two hundred people, including monks and authorities, [...]

The Crown of Thorns

2017-03-31T15:15:01+00:00March 31st, 2017|Categories: News from the Holy Land|

In the fourth week of Lent, the Franciscan pilgrimage makes a stop at the Sanctuary of the Flagellation. For a long time, the Franciscans of the Custody of the Holy Land have cultivated the practice of Lenten pilgrimages, a particular act of devotion which consists of gathering and praying together in the actual places of the [...]