Saturday, March 21, 2009

Bishops in Gaza

On March 10, Bishop Suheil Dawani, Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem, who is responsible for Christians on the West Bank and in Gaza, was granted permission to go into Gaza to make a pastoral visit to the diocesan hospital, Ahli Arab Hospital. Bishop Suheil was accompanied by Greek Catholic Archbishop Elias Chacour and Lutheran Bishop Munib Younan. The visiting bishops wanted to personally show their support and thank the medical staff, and to pray for peace in the region and reconciliation between the Palestinians and the Israelis.
Please click here for a short report.