Equestrian Order
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Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem
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Archived Speeches, Articles, background information, etc.concerning the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem and the situation facing Christians in the Holy Land
Unofficial Documents:
Constitution of the EOHSJ 2006
Principles of Conduct For Members - Sept. 2006
Father Pizzaballa nominated as Apostolic Administrator of the Latin Patriarchate
STATEMENT His Holiness Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of His Beatitude Patriarch Fouad Twal, having reached the legal age, according to article 401, §1 of the Code of Canon Law. His Holiness has appointed the Very Reverend Pierbattista Pizzaballa, OFM, former Custos of the Holy Land for twelve years, as Apostolic Administrator sede vacante of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, until …
H.E. John Cardinal Foley, Presentation at HCEF 11th International Conference Patriarch's plea on behalf of the Holy Land Monday, September 14, 2009
Special Photo Editions of Pope Benedict's Pilgrimage to the Holy Land:Pilgrimage Photos from the Grand Magisterium - July2009 (posted July 17/09) Photo Newsletter en franÇais
(17 Juillet 2009)
First Pastoral Letter of H.B. Msgr. Fouad TwalLatin Patriarch of Jerusalem
Pope Benedict's Address to the 2008 International Consulta of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre Be "Ambassadors Of Peace"Cardinal Bertone stresses urgent need to help Christians in the Holy Land (posted: Apr. 17, 2009)
Patriarch Twal Condemns Israeli Demolition of Patriarchate Property
"JERUSALEM As the UNIVERSAL MOTHERLAND" a conference given by Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi to the Rome Section of the Central Italy Lieutenancy
(posted Jun 03, 2011)
Christianity and the Middle East: The Vanishing Church in the Holy Land
(Washington Report on Middle East Affairs)
(links to external sources do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre)
Overcoming Divisions in the Holy Land
Vatican Radio
Palestinians returning to Gaza, but area still 'crying' for peace, bishops say
A special delegation of bishops from Western nations has pledged action for the most pressing need in the Holy Land: peace.
Holy Land News - Video
Reports on several interesting and important events!
Christmas 2010: Homily of the Patriarch
"Let us pray together for peace: "Peace be upon Israel, Palestine, our people and throughout the Middle East, so that our children may live and grow in a peaceful and joyful environment." (posted Dec. 26, 2010)
"Christians In the Middle East" A Special Edition of "ONE" magazine cialis by the CNEWA.
H.E. John Cardinal Foley, Presentation at HCEF 11th International Conference
Patriarch's plea on behalf of the Holy Land Monday, September 14, 2009
Special Photo Editions of Pope Benedict's Pilgrimage to the Holy Land:Pilgrimage Photos from the Grand Magisterium - July2009 (posted July 17/09) Photo Newsletter en franÇais
(17 Juillet 2009)
First Pastoral Letter of H.B. Msgr. Fouad Twal Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem
Pope Benedict's Address to the 2008 International Consulta of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre Be "Ambassadors Of Peace"
Cardinal Bertone stresses urgent need to help Christians in the Holy Land (posted: Apr. 17, 2009)
- Report on the 2008 Consulta held in Rome
Hosted at the website of the Southeastern Lieutenancy of the United States of America
Christian Presence in the Holy Land
- Retiring Jerusalem Prelate Speaks on Mideast Conflict (April 1st, 2008)
- The Order of the HolySepulchre:
- The Christians in the Holy Land:
The Christians in the Holy Land:
Christians - A rare breed in the Holy Land (Reuters) (Posted April 09 2000)
- Reflections on the Presence of the Church in the Holy Land by the Latin Patriarch's TheologicalCommission
- From the Holy Land, Bishops Call for Peace
- Perspectives on the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis by + His Beatitude Michel Sabbah,
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem
(former) Grand Prior of the Order
- Responsibility Towards The Mother Church Of Jerusalem Posted: March 7, 2007
- The Church in the Holy Land:
Commitment and expectations of Christians
(by His Beatitude, Michel Sabbah, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem)
- Latin Patriarch Christmas Message - 2005
The Latin Patriarch's Lenten 2007 Message
- Holy Land Likened to a "Family Home"
- Bro. David Carroll's Address to the Lieutenancy of Canada-Vancouver - abackground to the history of the Holy Land and a plea for prayers for peace.(posted Jan 21, 2007)
- Investiture Speech (1999)by Bro. David Carroll, FSC, Ph.D.
- Easter Message from various Christian Leaders in the Holy Land - a plea for assistance
- Israel Sixty Years On: Partition or Apartheid By Gwynne Dyer
- STOP ALL THE VIOLENCE, PURSUE A JUST PEACE An Appeal for Peace from the Christian Leaders in the Holy Land
- HOLY SEE STATEMENT ON MIDDLE EAST CRISIS
- An Article by H.E. Russell Kendall on the Importance of the Work of the Order in the Holy Land
An Article on the Situation in Nazareth - Posted Nov. 27 1999
- Study of the Maternity Hospital Situation in Bethlehem.
- Latin Patriarch to Address Issues of Restricted Access to Holy Places
- Patriarch: Jerusalem Awaiting Peace This Christmas Affirms That Palestinians and Israelis Are Capable of Living Together
- Important Christmas Message from the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem (Posted December 21, 2002 )
- Pope Benedict will not visit Holy Land, Vatican spokesman says
- As visas expire, few Arab priests travel freely in Holy Land
- Austrian bishops barred from Jewish holy site in Jerusalem for wearing crosses
- Christian Palestinians denied access to Jerusalem
- to Easter Triduum
- Israeli MPs move to block sharing of Jerusalem
- Interior Ministry 'locks' clergy in territories(Posted Oct. 29/07)
- Holy Land to Lose Its Christian TV Outlet Cites Debt, Threats and Woes WIth Palestinian Officials
- Catholic convent desecrated, school ransacked in attacks in Gaza Strip(posted Jun 20, 2007) -© Catholic NewsAgency
The Order of the Holy Sepulchre:The Spirituality ofthe Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre ofJerusalem"What is a Knight/Lady?" The Nature of Membership
ASampling of the recent projects funded by the Order of the Holy Sepulchre in theHoly Land in English
A Sampling of the recent projects fundedby the EOHSJ enfrancais
Newsletter from the GrandMagisterium - January 2007(posted January 22, 2007)Saints and Beati of the Order Various Insignia of the Order Armorial of some Canadian Knights of Order by V. Shaun Redmond,KCHS (Eastern Ontario Section)
The Official Site of the GrandMagisterium
The Grand Master and the Governor General of the OrderLieutenancies of the Order around theWorld
History of theOrder
History of the Magistral Delegation of the EOHSJ ofCanada-Atlantic (new - may 15, 2002Grand Master among those elevated to Dignity ofCardinalNew Grand Master Appointed For more information on JohnCardinal Foley, Grand Master see: John Cardinal Foley
Details emerge on Knights Templar document from Secret Archives
VATICAN CITY, October 16 (CNA).-A recently rediscovered document has shed new light on the trial and suppression of the legendary Knights Templar. CNA previously reported that the document would be published, but now more details have become available. (Nov 2007)
Knights Templar Letter a Fraud,Says Holy See