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Catholic leaders in Holy Land pray for those hit by wildfires

2016-11-28T16:23:18+00:00November 28th, 2016|Categories: News from the Holy Land|

Catholic leaders in the Holy Land expressed solidarity with those affected by regional wildfires, which continued to burn after five days. "We thank God for the fact that the majority of human injuries were light; we express our solidarity with those who suffer from physical or material damage," they said in a Nov. 25 statement. "Our [...]

Painting on glass: Jalal Kahleh, artist

2016-11-28T16:22:19+00:00November 28th, 2016|Categories: News from the Holy Land|

Jalal Kahleh, Palestinian artist, paints real works of art on glass. This work of art is unique throughout the West Bank. With a brush and colors, Jalal Kahlel, a talented Palestinian artist, in his small laboratory in Ramallah, transforms simple pieces of glass into real works of art that are used to enhance the decoration of [...]

A carpet mosaic: Hisham’s Palace in Jericho

2016-11-28T16:20:58+00:00November 28th, 2016|Categories: News from the Holy Land|

The mosaics of Hisham Palace in Jericho will be uncovered for a few weeks. Everyone will be able to admire the millenary masterpieces, as well as the largest mosaic work of the Middle East. 827 square meters. 38 panels. 1300 years of history. A numerical puzzle that describes only part of the magic and the mystery [...]

Discoveries and monastic life in the desert of Judea

2016-11-22T19:21:23+00:00November 22nd, 2016|Categories: News from the Holy Land|

Near Jerusalem and the Dead Sea, the Judaean desert has preserved archaeological treasures and precious testimonies of religious life for centuries. A place away from urbanization, suitable for meditation and silence: completely arid areas which alternate with lush oases, the desert of Judea preserves natural and historical riches. Along the way, we were able to observe [...]