Tag: israel

Israeli public figures apologize to Greek patriarch for ultra-Orthodox spitting incidents

OCP- November 23, 2011

By Oz Rosenberg 23/11/2011 Visit to Greek Orthodox patriarch led by Rabbis for Human Rights head. Last Friday, a group of Jewish public figures and ... Read More

Ecumenical Patriarch’s religious freedom is one of U.S. Congress’ most highly supported issues

OCP- November 23, 2011

Washington, D.C. 11/22/2011 –89 Senators and 291 Members Express Concern to President Obama– “With overwhelming numbers of Republicans and Democrats, the US Senate and the ... Read More

What’s to become of Mideast Christians?

obl- November 23, 2011

Syria’s Christians fear President Bashar al-Assad’s downfall, Henry Srebrnik writes. By Henry Srebrnik 22/11/2011 The Arab awaking has been, at best, a mixed blessing for ... Read More

UNESCO Fueling Cultural Conflict Over Hebron Holy Site

OCP- November 22, 2011

Israel's Minister of Information and Diaspora, Yuli Edelstein in front of the Tomb of Patriarchs in Hebron last Monday. Photo: Anav Silverman Anav Silverman International ... Read More

Royal” Christian Presence in Israel during Crusader Period

obl- November 21, 2011

“Travelujah – Holy Land Tours”: By Nicole Jansezian 20/11/2011 Archaeologists and researchers from Hebrew University have deciphered an inscription bearing the name of Frederick II ... Read More

Jerusalem Postcard: Tears, Trinkets, Traffic

OCP- November 13, 2011

Steve Royston 13/11/2011 “When we get off the bus, leave all your belongings behind. Only take a few dollars. Do not bring your passport or ... Read More

American Coptic Association letter to Hillary Clinton

OCP- November 10, 2011

9/11/2011 Your Excellency Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, U.S. State Department, Washington D.C Read More

Jerusalem dig unearths Christian Icon

obl- October 31, 2011

A Byzantine Christian icon box made of bone with a cross carved on the lid has been discovered in Jerusalem: AP Source: AP 1/11/2011 A ... Read More

Do We Need a Priest?

obl- October 28, 2011

28/10/2011 Jesus Cried out:”It is finished” I received the following questions from an Internet writer for my comments. I am sending it to you for ... Read More