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Orthodox Patriarchate Seminary in Jerusalem urges “know your neighbor”

Mount Zion, located just outside the current walls of the Old City, via Zion Gate, is of great importance to Christians because this is the area of Dormition Abbey, the Cenacle (the traditional spot for remembering the Last Supper and washing of the Apostles’ feet), and where the Holy Spirit descended upon them in the event of Pentecost.

WCC accompaniers return to the Holy Land to witness life under occupation

Six ecumenical accompaniers have returned to Palestine and Israel, resuming in-person operations for the World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel. Ecumenical accompaniers, who were evacuated beginning of October 2023, had been continuing their support and accompaniment online. 

Violence against Palestinians is rising in the West Bank

Despite the war, security concerns, and travel restrictions, the World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme for Palestine and Israel and the WCC Jerusalem Office continue to operate. Ecumenical accompaniers have observed increasing violence against Palestinians in the West Bank since October 7. 

Ecumenical accompanier: “many Palestinians simply want to live a peaceful life”

Siad Ní Bhroin, from the EAPPI UK and Ireland team, served as an ecumenical accompanier in Bethlehem from 31 August to 7 October. The World Council of Churches Ecumenical Accompaniment Program in Palestine and Israel, based on an appeal from local church leaders to create an international presence in the country, accompanies the local people and communities, offering a protective presence and witnessing daily struggles and hopes. Below, a reflection on what she witnessed while in the field.

WCC-EAPPI ממקמת מחדש את משתתפיה, מתאימה את העבודה שלה אל מצב המלחמה החדש

בעקבות התפרצות מעשי האלימות ב-7 באוקטובר – כאשר דווח על אלפי רקטות אשר נורו מרצועת עזה לישראל ועל החדירה של אנשי חמאס חמושים לדרום המדינה, ובעקבות תגובת הצבא הישראלי – מועצת הכנסיות העולמית (WCC) מתאימה את עבודתה בארץ הקודש על מנת להמשיך לתמוך במאמצים לשלום צודק.