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Irish Church Leaders Pray for Peace with Palestinian Christian Leaders in Beit Sahour

April 29, 2008 by communications coordinator

April 29, 2008 – The leaders of Ireland ‘s four main churches prayed for peace with justice with Palestinian Christian leaders in the chapel of one of the Beit Sahour shepherds’ fields tonight. The Rev. Dr. John Finlay, moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, said this: “We are here most especially to be in … [Read more…]

Irish Church Delegation Turned Away from Judaism’s Holiest Site Because they were wearing Crosses

April 14, 2008 by communications coordinator Leave a Comment

A delegation of leaders from Ireland ‘s four main churches and ELCJHL Bishop Younan was not allowed to visit the Israeli Western Wall to pray a prayer of peace because they were wearing crosses. A settler threatened a confrontation if they proceeded.