In the wake of accusations of the desecration of Holy Scriptures recently, Bishop Munib Younan issued the following statement: A Call for Co-existence not Desecration: Sacred Scriptures, Sacred Places – A Sacred Trust for Peace: The reality of Jerusalem and the Holy Land has taught us deep respect for the three Monotheistic religions so that … [Read more…]
Twenty-five Catholic bishops through-out the Middle East and Africa have called for a day of fasting and prayer for peace in Israel and Palestine on Dec. 22 and for urgent action by the Christian world to do more to make peace. Bishop Dr. Munib Younan of the ELCJ, serving in Palestine, Jordan and Israel, has … [Read more…]
A Message from Jerusalem 26 March, 1999 We Palestinian Christians of the Holy Land dedicate this day, Friday, March 26, 1999, as a day of prayer and fasting for our city Jerusalem. Jerusalem today, is an occupied city. It came under Israeli sovereignty by a unilateral Israeli decision that violates international law and the consensus … [Read more…]