Terra Santa News 01/01/2016

//Terra Santa News 01/01/2016

Terra Santa News 01/01/2016


SORROW AND HOPE: A LOOK AT 2015
At the end of 2015, between light and shadow, a message of hope from the Holy Land. However, it was a very difficult and intense year according to the religious authorities.

THE OPENING OF THE HOLY DOOR OF NAZARETH
In Nazareth, the Church celebrated the feast of the Holy Family and the opening of the Holy Door at the Basilica of the Annunciation.

MEMORY AND TESTIMONY OF SAINT STEPHEN
The Catholic community of Jerusalem and the Franciscan Friars recalled the martyrdom of St. Stephen, while reciting the Vespers where the stoning occurred.

A YEAR OF PILGRIMAGES
The Custody of the Holy Land published the Report of the Pilgrimages to shrines for 2015, administered by the Franciscans.

IN THE SILENCE OF THE GROTTO
In the silence of the grotto… The preparation of Manger Square for the Christmas Holy Mass in Bethlehem.

2016-01-04T15:07:13+00:00January 4th, 2016|Categories: News from the Holy Land|0 Comments