DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE HOLY LAND On the occasion of the 600th anniversary of the establishment of the Commissariats of the Holy Land, Br. Francesco Patton presided at Holy Mass at the Wayside Shrine of the Holy Sepulcher. In the words of the Custos, in addition to his gratitude for the service of the Commissaries, he also expressed gratitude for the various Pontiffs who have always encouraged the Mission and for the many benefactors around the world. ASH WEDNESDAY: CONVERSION AND HOPE A line of faithful receives the ashes on their heads in front of the empty tomb. This is how Lent begins early in the morning in the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. THE FEAST OF SAINT MARON IN JERUSALEM Maronite Christians celebrated the feast of their founder, St. Maron, with a mass presided by Father Antoine Dueihi, Patriarchal Vicar of the Maronite Church in Jerusalem, and attended by various religious and civil authorities. A WALK IN THE HISTORY OF CAESAREA PHILIPPI Caesarea Philippi, known as Banias, is a place rich in natural beauty and history. Jesus also passed through this city. SNOW HAS ARRIVED IN JERUSALEM On Thursday, February 18, 2021, Jerusalem woke up under a white blanket. The snow, which had not been seen here for years, gave a new look to the city, to the joy of adults and children alike. Read More