Working for Peace in the Holy Land
The World Council of Churches (WCC) works to initiate a just peace for Palestine and Israel
Pray for the people of the Holy Land
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“The tensions and tragedies of this city—holy to Jews, Christians, and Muslims—are a reminder both of the need for all parties to continue to work intensively for a just peace in Israel and Palestine, and of the vital place that Jerusalem itself plays in that longed-for peace.” WCC acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca
Read: WCC condemns bomb attacks in Jerusalem: “let us pray for the people of the Holy Land” | World Council of Churches
Historic meeting with Israeli president Isaac Herzog
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| From left to right: Rabbi Prof.David Rosen, KSG CBE International Director of Interreligious Affairs, American Jewish Committee, Past Chairman of IJCIC; Isaac Herzog, president of Israel; Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca, WCC acting general secretary. Photo: President's Office | |
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| 24 November 2022, Ramallah, Palestine: World Council of Churches acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca (left) meets with Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas (right). Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC | |
“We ought to insist on the duty to guarantee human rights and the need for peace and decent living conditions for all. This is the moral value of justice and peace that we all need to commit to. Both parties would be blessed by a lasting solution, and it would be an important contribution to world peace.” WCC acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca
Read: In pursuit of just peace: WCC acting general secretary has historic meeting with Israeli president Isaac Herzog | World Council of Churches
WCC meets with Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas
“We are one people,”... “All churches are all our holy places.” Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas
Read: WCC meets with Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas on path to “work for justice and peace”
EAPPI 20 year anniversary
Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI)
In 2002, the WCC founded the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel in response to a call by church leaders in the Holy Land.
Heads of churches in Jerusalem, World Council of Churches leaders, partners, and friends gathered in Jerusalem to commemorate the 20-year anniversary of the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel.
The idea of the programme is to “promote justice, peace and reconciliation in Palestine and Israel—and in the whole world... We have only to trust this God of justice. That’s my hope to the world.” Bishop Dr Munib Younan, former president of the Lutheran World Federation,
Read the press release and watch the video greetings
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Become an Ecumenical Accompanier (EA)
There has never been a more important time to defend human rights. Want to do more to help? Volunteer today to become Ecumenical Accompanier (EA) in the Palestine program.
Check the Act for Peace website for more information
