Screening, documentary "Via Dolorosa: The Path of Sorrows"
The World Council of Churches and the Permanent Observer Mission of the State of Palestine to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva have the honor to invite a special screening of the documentary: "Via Dolorosa: The Path of Sorrows".
Directed by Amira Hanania, this poignant documentary sheds light on the Christian presence in Palestine, narrating its story through the eyes of Palestinian Christians. The film captures pivotal moments that have shaped their history, identity, and resilience.
The screening is followed by a panel discussion featuring esteemed church leaders and experts to delve deeper into the themes presented in the documentary.
Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Venue: Room XVII, Palais des Nations
Programme Schedule:
- 2:00 PM: Opening Remarks
- 2:15 PM: Documentary Screening
- 3:15 PM: Keynote Speech, Panel Discussion and Q&A Session
Opening remarks:
- H.E. Mr. Ibrahim Khraishi, ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary
- Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, general secretary, World Council of Churches
Keynote Speech:
- His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III, Patriarch of the Holy City of Jerusalem and All Palestine, Head of the Jerusalem Council of Churches
Panel Speakers:
- Fr Ibrahim Faltas, vicar of the Custody of the Holy Land
- Rev. Prof. Mitri Raheb, president and founder of Dar Al-Kalima University
Moderator
- H.E. Mrs. Amira Hanania, member of Higher Presidential Committee of Churches Affairs & representative to Europe, Member of Palestine National Council of the PLO.
Attendance by invitation only.
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