Pro Terra Sancta Logo
Donate Now
heart Logo
Burger Menu
News Page 25

News Page 25

Pro Terra Sancta
/
News Page 25
Bethlehem: the mothers of Saint Joseph return to school
20 November 2018
by Giacomo Pizzi
Bethlehem: the mothers of Saint Joseph return to school
A few steps from the headquarters of the University of Bethlehem, in the ICP (Institution Cooperative Partnership), every wednesday morning the mothers of Saint Joseph College return to school. Fortwo hours a week  about thirty ladies of all ages have the opportunity to take lessons held by professors and experts on various topics. Each topic […]
Together to give a name and a future to Syria. Interview with Mons. Abou Khazen
13 November 2018
by Giacomo Pizzi
Together to give a name and a future to Syria. Interview with Mons. Abou Khazen
“We are a bit worried about the future, but we are fine”. The tone of voice is optimistic, the look is lively. The apostolic vicar of Aleppo, mgr. Abou Khazen, talk about the war in Syria and have the perception that it is almost a distant problem. “In Aleppo the situation is calmer. The services […]
The exhibition “Bible on the move: traditions and translations of the Holy Scriptures”
09 November 2018
by Giacomo Pizzi
The exhibition “Bible on the move: traditions and translations of the Holy Scriptures”
With the beginning of November the academic year of the Studium Biblicum Franciscanum (SBF) officially begun. The SBF is the scientific institution for research and academic teaching of the Holy Scriptures and archeology of the biblical Places of the Franciscan friars of the Custody of the Holy Land. For several years now, precisely since 2013, […]
Jordan: mending future with threads of hope. New workshop for young Iraqui refugees
05 November 2018
by Giacomo Pizzi
Jordan: mending future with threads of hope. New workshop for young Iraqui refugees
Friday, October 19, in the presence of the Apostolic Nuncio in Iraq and Jordan Mons. Alberto Ortega, of Mons. Lalli, councilor of the Apostolic Nunciature of Amman, of the Patriarchal Vicar for Jordan, Mons. Shomali and dr. Marco Salaris representative of the Italian Embassy in Jordan, in Amman in the parish of San Joseph, the […]
Sabastiya: the Crusaders room is back to its splendor
30 October 2018
by Giacomo Pizzi
Sabastiya: the Crusaders room is back to its splendor
At first glance, the small village nestled between hills of olive groves and almond trees does not seem to differentiate itself from the many villages of the Palestinian countryside. However, Sebastia, a small village in the heart of Samaria, hides among the houses and fields the remains of columns, capitals, structures of ancient buildings that […]
Our trip to Syria. Last stop: reconstruction in Aleppo amidst rubble and dust
23 October 2018
by Giacomo Pizzi
Our trip to Syria. Last stop: reconstruction in Aleppo amidst rubble and dust
Thick dust envelops the city of Aleppo, the last leg of our trip to Syria, so much to cover the sun. Sand and dust that – according to some – come from the east, from the debris, and make the air unbreathable, almost to want to suffocate again this city so painfully tormented and that […]
Our trip to Syria. First stop: Latakia, aid to displaced from Idlib
17 October 2018
by Giacomo Pizzi
Our trip to Syria. First stop: Latakia, aid to displaced from Idlib
Syria. We arrive in Latakia late at night. The trip from Beirut to here lasted almost seven hours, starting form the intense traffic of the Lebanese capital between huge buildings and immense avenues, then on the rough and dark country roads or along the Syrian coast. Latakia sleeps peacefully, cradled by the calm sea that […]
Bethlehem: the exhibition “A Thousand times Christmas” in the town where Christmas is everyday
09 October 2018
by Giacomo Pizzi
Bethlehem: the exhibition “A Thousand times Christmas” in the town where Christmas is everyday
“The dream of a life that takes place in the city that inspired the Cribs painter: Bethlehem” Inauguration of Tonino Maurizi’s “A thousand times Christmas” exhibition at the Bab idDeir Gallery in Bethlehem On October 2, in the presence of the Italian Consul General, the Mayor of Bethlehem, the representatives of the Custody of the […]
Middle East Community Program 2018
25 September 2018
by Giacomo Pizzi
Middle East Community Program 2018
Israel and Palestine: between land and community “A wonderful experience to better understand a land so complex through the eyes of its inhabitants” Sitting in a restaurant in the center of Jerusalem, enjoying the last hummus and felafel before returning home, the MECP (Middle East Community Program) students discuss with each other: it is time […]
Back to school in Bethlehem!
24 September 2018
by Giacomo Pizzi
Back to school in Bethlehem!
Also in Bethlehem the school year has begun, with important news for two historic institutions of the Custody of the Holy Land thanks to the generous contribution of the ONLUS “Frate Allegra of the Friars Minor of Sicily” in collaboration with ATS pro Terra Sancta. The first –Terra Sancta Boys School– is a boys’ college […]
Great fear in Knayeh and Yacoubieh, Northern Syria: “Anarchy and terror reign everywhere”
10 September 2018
by Giacomo Pizzi
Great fear in Knayeh and Yacoubieh, Northern Syria: “Anarchy and terror reign everywhere”
The army of Damascus, supported by Russia and Iran, is setting for a military action in the area of ​​Idlib, in the north of Syria, the last bag of resistance of rebel groups who say they are ready to resist until the last drop of blood. Military action could cause a carnage of civilians. This […]
Summer Camps for Syria 2018: physically far but close to our hearts
03 September 2018
by Giacomo Pizzi
Summer Camps for Syria 2018: physically far but close to our hearts
“Dear children of the GREST Summer Camps in Aleppo, we have just seen the report that concerns you. THANK YOU! Your life is a point of reference for us that we are used to living easily … For you we have made this letter and we all hope to keep it with you as a […]
New mosaicists in Bethlehem: stories of the people attending the courses
22 August 2018
by Giacomo Pizzi
New mosaicists in Bethlehem: stories of the people attending the courses
“New mosaicists for Bethlehem” is the name of the project promoted and supported by the Province of Trento and Association of Franciscan Missions Trento together with ATS pro Terra Sancta at the Mosaic Center of Jericho, the Association Amici di P. Kaswalder and Aca de Vita, led to the opening of a new production and […]
From Bethlehem to Milan to bring hope in education
06 August 2018
by Giacomo Pizzi
From Bethlehem to Milan to bring hope in education
Meeting with the Exodus foundation of Don Antonio Mazzi “As educators, we must first of all bring hope. If educators have no hope, and therefore do not bring any into their work, all our work is useless “. From this intuition of Don Antonio Mazzi the association Educators Without Borders (ESF) and Exodus together with the Association […]
Women at work: new opportunities for developement in Bethany
16 July 2018
by Giacomo Pizzi
Women at work: new opportunities for developement in Bethany
The city of Bethany is famous for the tomb of Lazarus, linked to the episode of his resurrection, but also for the different female figures who wrote part of the history of the place. In the Gospels, Martha and Mary (the two sisters of Lazarus) were a paradigm of hospitality and welcome towards Jesus, when […]
Donate
Donate Now
Support cultural, educational, and training activities
50.00$
80.00$
100.00$
Donate
Donate
Donate
Donate
Donate
Donate
Donate Now
heart Logo
Friend Sites
  • terrasanta net
  • mosaic center
  • terrasancta museum
  • terrasancta custodia
  • frati assisi
  • logo cmc