Diocese of Jerusalem

On a visit with AFEDJ in mid-April, Anglican Archbishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, The Most Rev. Hosam Naoum, delivered a stirring sermon at Christ Church Greenwich. In a powerful reminder of our shared responsibility for the well-being of all in the Holy Land,...

In the unfolding chapters of our “Renewing Hope” campaign, we’re profoundly grateful for your unwavering support—a catalyst for positive change in the Holy Land. Today we would like to share with you an incredible story of the transformative power of your contribution: In a remarkable...

Broadcast November 21st, 2023 Watch the conversation between The Most Reverend Hosam Elias Naoum, Archbishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and Primate of Jerusalem and the Middle East, and the Most Reverend Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church, moderated...

Ahli Arab Hospital Faces Extreme Challenges Amidst Escalating Gaza Conflict November 17, 2023 – As the conflict in Gaza unfolds, Ahli Arab Hospital remains at the forefront of the escalating crisis, providing care to current patients despite daily bombardments in Northern Gaza and critical resource...

In May 2023, Episcopal Technological and Vocational Training Center (ETVTC) graduated its third class of 36 women from the Sisterhood Academy, a six-month culinary arts and small-business training program for Palestinian women. We are excited to share the inspiring journey of Suha Hussein Awad, a...

SITUATION SNAPSHOT AS OF 10/25/23 October 25, 2023 – On October 7th, a sudden outbreak of conflict in the Holy Land sent shockwaves around the world, resulting in a significant loss of life, injuries, and forced displacements. Since the onset of the Israel-Hamas conflict, the...

HUNDREDS KILLED IN OCT 17 BOMBING October 19, 2023 – At the time of this writing, regretfully, AFEDJ does not have any information on the whereabouts of hospital staff or reports on their safety, nor do we know the extent of the damage to the...

In a distressing incident on the 14th of October, 2023, Ahli Arab Hospital’s Diagnostic Cancer Treatment Center in Gaza City was struck by rocket fire. The ensuing strike wrought substantial devastation upon the two uppermost floors of the facility, specifically impacting the Ultrasound and Mammography...

Ahli Arab Hospital Faces Extreme Challenges Amidst Escalating Gaza Conflict November 17, 2023 – As the conflict in Gaza unfolds, Ahli Arab Hospital remains at the forefront of the escalating crisis, providing care to current patients despite daily bombardments in Northern Gaza and critical resource...

Since 1988, through General Convention resolutions, the Episcopal Church has repeatedly called on its members to learn more about the remarkable Christian witness in the Holy Land and the humanitarian ministries of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. Three years in the making, a dynamic education...