On this day is crucified on the cross He who suspended the earth upon waters
Auch wenn die Nachrichten so schlimm sind … ab Min 3:20 gibt es eine wunderschönen, gesungenen Hymnus zur Kreuzerhöhung, aufgenommen in diesem Jahr 2022 in der Kirche Unserer Lieben Frau in Haifa, der ehemaligen Bischofskirche der melkitischen Kirche, heute das Haus Gnade.
Während das Evangelium (nach Lukas) in Latein gesungen wird (ab min 18), die Sänger in festliches Rot gewandet, sind die orthodoxen Geschwister mit ihren Gesängen (etwa min 26:50 u.ö.) noch in der Fastenzeit, wieder andere halten gerade Einzug in die Kirche, zu hören am Aufstoßen (min 21:45) der Stäbe der (osmanischen) Ehrengarde … – Vorgriff auf das Paradies.
Jerusalemer Auferstehungskirche: Renovierung in der ‚Grabeskirche‘ geht weiter
Fünf Jahre nach Abschluß der Arbeiten an der Grabkapelle geht die Restaurierung in ihre nächste Phase. In den kommenden Jahren soll der Fußboden samt Infrastruktur wiederhergestellt werden.
Hier ein Bericht auf Radio Vatikan und ein Bericht von Areej Hazboun und Joseph Krauss auf Crux: Christians find unity in restoring holiest Jerusalem church
More than 400 activists took part in a tree planting event in the Palestinian village of Burin near Nablus in the West Bank earlier this month to demonstrate solidarity with local Palestinians and human rights activists. The event was organized by Rabbis for Human Rights and funded by a New Israel Fund emergency grant.
Only two weeks earlier, settlers from the nearby illegal outpost of Givat Ronen attacked Rabbis for Human Rights activists in Burin. Unfortunately, this violence is nothing new. For years, Jewish settlers have targeted this area, frequently rampaging through the hillsides, burning and uprooting the olive trees of local farmers.
Rabbis for Human Rights Executive Director Avi Dabush said, “This picture of hundreds of Israelis, including those injured by Jewish terrorists returning to the scene of the attack two weeks after it occurred, represents a significant victory. We declared that we will not give in to violence and that we will return to the field to stand in solidarity with Palestinian olive farmers against those who regularly attack them. And that is what we did.”
Other organizations who took part in the rally included Mothers Against Violence, Zazim — Community Action, Combatants for Peace, Mehazkim – Fighting for a Progressive Israel, MachsomWatch, Omdim Beyachad (Standing Together), Breaking the Silence, Peace Now, and Torat Tzedek – Torah of Justice.
Zazim said, “Our community has rallied for the cause and we arrive here this morning to demonstrate that our answer to violence and hatred is partnership. They uproot and we plant until the occupation ends.”
Wie eine Universität entsteht …. Eine Investition in Hoffnung und Creativität!
Dar al-Kalima University is a Palestinian success story per excellence. It started 25 years ago as a vision. With perseverance, it grew to become a full-fledged university. We were planning to celebrate this important occasion in person, but regrettably, the Covid-19 Pandemic did not allow for it. Yet, It is with great pleasure that we share with you this booklet that tells our story with its major milestones.