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Abp Welby: "Shared humanity the way to peace"

Peace cannot be found without recognising each other’s humanity, Abp Welby said in Jerusalem

27 June 2013

Bishop Suheil attends Ninth Hi-Tech Bible Competition

Bishop Suheil attends Ninth Hi-Tech Bible Competition

[Diocese of Jerusalem]Bishop Suheil attended the Ninth Hi-Tech Bible Competition in Nazareth with The Ven. Samuel Barhoum, Holy Family Church, Raineh, and The Revd Imad Diebes, Christ Church, Nazareth.

11 February 2013

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at St. George’s Jerusalem

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at St. George’s Jerusalem

During the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (January 19 – 27th) ecumenical celebrations are held throughout the Christian Churches in Jerusalem. On Sunday January 20, a 5pm Evening Service was held at the Anglican Cathedral of St. George the Martyr.

01 February 2013

Jerusalem bishop: "Syria sexual violence must end"

Jerusalem bishop: "Syria sexual violence must end"

Bishop in Jerusalem, Bp Suheil Dawani has spoken out against sexual violence affecting women and children escaping Syria and criticised "archaic attitudes" to women that dominate the region.

28 January 2013

Jerusalem churches celebrate Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Jerusalem churches celebrate Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

During the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (Jan. 19-27) ecumenical celebrations are being held throughout the Christian churches in Jerusalem. The Theme for the week is “What Does the Lord Require of Us?”

23 January 2013

Overlooked or Overseen? Health facilities in the life of the church

Overlooked or Overseen? Health facilities in the life of the church

Representatives of faith based hospitals met in Jerusalem this week to address the place of health facilities in the mission of the church.

17 November 2011

Anglican bishop in Jerusalem granted permission to remain in the city

Anglican bishop in Jerusalem granted permission to remain in the city

The Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem and his family are celebrating today after finally getting permission to remain in the city after many months of legal and diplomat appeals.

27 September 2011

Court date cancelled for Jerusalem bishop denied residency status

Court date cancelled for Jerusalem bishop denied residency status

Jerusalem The Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem and Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, the Rt. Revd Suheil Dawani was denied the renewal of his "Temporary Residency Status" in Jerusalem, effective 24 September 2010.

20 May 2011

Christian leaders: ban on Anglican bishop and new taxes are unjust

Christian leaders: ban on Anglican bishop and new taxes are unjust

The heads of Christian churches in Jerusalem have come out against the Israel’ government’s denial of a residency permit in the city to the Anglican (Episcopalian) bishop Suheil Dawani. 

12 April 2011

Bishop of Jerusalem to take court action over visa refusal

Bishop of Jerusalem to take court action over visa refusal

The Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem and Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, the Rt. Revd Suheil Dawani has decided to take his case to court after months of unsuccessful efforts to have his residency visa renewed after it was revoked by the government of Israel.

04 March 2011