Dear I’m excited to share with you our special offers for your group at Orient Restaurant, located in Beit Sahour, Shepherds Field. We hope this will be the perfect dining experience for you, and we look forward to the possibility of working together. For more information, feel free to contact us anytime. Contact Details: Phone: 0524069352 Offer No. 1: Traditional Feast Price: [18 dollar] Chicken Zarb with Rice: Includes potato, onion, and carrot baked in the Zarb. Msakhan: C

Nestled in the quiet village of Beit Sahour, just three kilometres from Bethlehem and ten from Jerusalem, the Holy Child Program (HCP) stands as a sanctuary of healing, learning, and hope for children and families in the Holy Land. Since its founding in 1995 by the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist, the Program has served as a lifeline for children suffering from severe emotional, behavioural, and psychological challenges—often the result of trauma, conflict, and instabilit

As you stroll through the enchanting town of Beit Sahour, just moments away from Bethlehem, you’ll find yourself immersed in a place rich with culture, hospitality, and deep Biblical significance. Known as the home of the Shepherds’ Field, where angels announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds, Beit Sahour is a cherished stop for pilgrims and travellers seeking both history and hospitality. Old Town of Beit Sahour Any visit is incomplete without a culinary experience that

From the Rector of the Tantur Institute: a report from the Christian communities, their role in achieving peace through reconciliation and the difficulties they face.

I saw Jerusalem for the first time on the evening of 14th January 2025 when the taxi from the airport dropped me outside the Lion's Gate in the eastern wall. I entered the city directly onto the Via Dolorosa at the site of the Roman Antonia Fortress - the place where Christ was scourged before His final journey through Jerusalem to Golgotha. From the Lion's Gate I walked the short distance to my accommodation at the Ecce Homo Pilgrim House . Founded by the Sisters of Notre Da

Friends of the Holy Land: Supporting Christian Communities in the Middle East Friends of the Holy Land (FHL) is a UK-based ecumenical...

May their memory be for a blessing.

Palestinian Christian pastor of the Lutheran Christmas Church, Revd Ashraf Tannous will visit Southport and Liverpool on 18/10/25. Come and hear him speak about life in Bethlehem and the experience of Palestinian Christians.

During October we have planned a series of small fundraising events at parishes in the Archdiocese. We'd like to host an event at your...

Nestled in the northern West Bank, just southeast of the city of Jenin, lies the small town of Zababdeh. At first glance it appears like many other rural Palestinian communities, surrounded by olive groves and agricultural land. Yet Zababdeh is unique within its region. Unlike most towns in the West Bank, where Christians now represent only a small minority, Zababdeh has remained a predominantly Christian community. Around three-quarters of its 4,000-plus residents identify a

A Living Heritage of Faith and Resilience Jenin City Nestled in northern Palestine, Jenin sits atop a scenic hill surrounded by olive,...

(Over the next few weeks we will look at each of the different Christian communities that exist throughout the Holy Land. To appreciate...

“Be pilgrims of hope and builders of peace” Pope Francis   Video I made at sunset 19/1/25 looking from the walls of Jerusalem across the...

Interactive map showing accommodation options in the Holy Land and a history of the Pilgrim Houses for the last 2000 years.

In a region often marked by division, the Rossing Centre for Education and Dialogue stands as a beacon of hope. This Jerusalem-based,...

Within my own city, I’ve come to know some of the Eastern European Roma community. Their language and appearance reflect their Indian heritage, however, one man insists his ancestors lived in Jerusalem for centuries before finally travelling to Europe. This interested me and led me to learn about the Domari or "Gypsies of the Middle East" as they sometimes call themselves. While visiting Jerusalem earlier this year, I spent a day with Amoun Sleem, the founder of The Domari So

"For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in them." In Gaza City, the new year of 2024 was greeted by a scene of broken bodies and spilt blood. Against this backdrop a small group of people were preparing an act of resistance. Their preparation had continued through the brutal autumn of 2023, and by the start of January, they were ready. Smiling and dressed especially for the occasion, their act of re

Heartfelt call from the Bishops of England and Wales and the Christians of the Holy Land. They need pilgrims to return if they are to survive.

When we think of the Holy Land, it's easy to focus only on the headlines of today or the Bible stories of the distant past. Yet,...

Two days in Jerusalem in January 2025, just before the ceasefire.