Tag: Holy Land
Patriarch Kirill points out importance of Russian Orthodox Church presence on Holy Land
Amman, November 14, Interfax - Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia believes the return of the Moscow Patriarchate to the Holy Land is a ... Read More
Jerusalem Meets Russian Patriarch Kirill
10/11/2012 JERUSALEM, November 10 (RIA Novosti) - The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia, who arrived in Jerusalem ... Read More
Russia church leader embarks on Holy Land visit
8/11/2012 MOSCOW (AFP)---Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill on Friday will make his first visit to the Holy Land since becoming head of the powerful church in ... Read More
Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem Patriarch Laid to Rest
23/10/2012 JERUSALEM—Patriarch of Jerusalem Archbishop Torkom Manoogian was laid to rest Monday as hundreds of cloaked clergymen marched through the narrow alleyways of the Old ... Read More
Patriarch of Jerusalem: We will Respond to the Occupation Crimes in the Holy Land with More Construction
PNN 12/10/2012 On Thursday 11th October, Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, Theophilos III, said that Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem Will respond to the Israeli ... Read More
Ground Blessing in Holy Land
26/9/2012 His Eminence Benjamin, Archbishop of San Francisco and the West, Locum Tenon of the Diocese of Alaska, blessed the church ground, along with special ... Read More
Mount Tabor & The Transfiguration of Christ
Konstantinos Koutroubas 4/8/2012 Since on Monday, August 6, we are celebrating the great feast of the Transfiguration of our Savior (Η Μεταμόρφωσις του Σωτήρος), I ... Read More
Syria: nuns help Christians & Muslims caught up in the war
22/7/2012 Refugees from the conflict come daily for help to the Shrine of Tabbaleh, dedicated to the Conversion of St Paul in Damascus. The Franciscan ... Read More
Christians Help Israel’s Disabled Athletes in Israel
12/6/2012 Jesus spent a good deal of his earthly ministry comforting and healing the disabled, both as a sign of his power and calling and ... Read More
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Celebrating the Feast of Ascension in Jerusalem
18/5/2012 Visit Travelujah-Holy Land Tours for attractive packages For Christians around the world, today marks the Feast of the Ascension, known as the Solemnity of ... Read More
Roman Catholic Church in Holy Land plans switch to Orthodox calendar for Easter
4/4/2012 The Catholic churches of the Holy Land plan to observe Easter according to the Orthodox calendar, the head of the Franciscan Custody of the ... Read More
Orthodox Easter Schedules and Timings in Holy Land – 2012
21/3/2012 For additional information on group Holy Land tour reservations and pilgrimages please contact Travelujah here: Roman Catholic and Anglican Easter Schedules here: Easter 2012 ... Read More
Touring Jericho – My Search for the Zacchaeus Tree
Jericho - Garden City February 2012 Travelujah Website Jericho is a special place, definitely worth visiting, as it is the lowest (230 meters below the ... Read More
Mahmoud Abbas receives Orthodox Award
Milena Faustova 21/1/2012 Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas was awarded the prize of the International Fund for the Unity of the Orthodox Peoples ... Read More
Holy Land Christians Strive for Unity
21/1/2012 One of the central themes of Jesus' ministry on earth was unity. Prior to his crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus prayed that those who followed ... Read More
Byzantine-Era Bread Stamp Discovery in Akko Sheds Light on Jewish Life
20/1/2012 A small ceramic stamp used to mark bakery produce may not seem like a significant archeological find, but Israeli archeologists are rather excited by ... Read More
Armenian Christmas in Holy Land – Snaps
The Armenian Orthodox Christian in Jerusalem are the last ones to celebrate the Nativity of our Lord and every year it is on the 18th ... Read More
Byzantine-Era Bread Stamp Discovery in Akko Sheds Light on Jewish Life
Excavation site near Acre; courtesy Israel Antiquities Authority Anient bread stamp with menorah caving Courtesy: Israel Antiquities Authority 11/1/2012 A small ceramic stamp used to ... Read More
Israel’s Red Carpet for Christian Pilgrims
Pilgrims pray at the St. George’s monastery (Photo: Matthew Bell) By Matthew Bell 16/12/2011 Christians are a tiny minority in Israel and the Palestinian Territories. ... Read More
10 things to do over Christmas in the Holy Land
By NICOLE JANSEZIAN, TRAVELUJAH 12/19/2011 From Christmas markets in Bethlehem to parades in Nazareth, the Holy Land is the place to truly experience seasonal festivity. ... Read More