by communication | Mar 19, 2026 | Latest News
In the feast of Passover, the salvation of the people of Israel is relived—the people held captive in Egypt—when the destroying angel passed over the houses of the Hebrews and struck down mortally only the firstborn of the Egyptians. According to the official rite...
by communication | Feb 24, 2026 | Latest News, Share the Holy Land
During the month of February, several significant initiatives took place that strengthened the mission of Saxum Visitor Center as a space for encounter, formation, and dialogue. Building Bridges in the Holy Land On February 3 and 4, we were part of the IMTM...
by webdeveloper | Feb 23, 2026 | Latest News
William Faulkner borrowed the title of his famous novel from King David’s cry of distress when he learned of the death of his rebellious son Absalom. For several centuries, the collective memory of this biblical passage has crystallized around a funerary...
by communication | Feb 23, 2026 | Discover the Holy Land, Latest News
When Rome took power in Jerusalem, the land of Israel was a deeply Hellenized region, though some pockets of population still preserved their own religious and cultural identity with great vigor. Pompey kept Hyrcanus II at the head of the Jewish state, deprived of the...
by communication | Feb 23, 2026 | Discover the Holy Land, Latest News
In the time of Jesus, Bethany was only three kilometers from Jerusalem and served as a place of rest for those coming from Jericho. Today, the road interrupted by the separation wall no longer passes through Bethany, and the route has become much longer. One must go...
by communication | Jan 26, 2026 | Latest News
At this time of year, messages arrive in Jerusalem from everywhere with the same wish: Happy New Year! Although here we have as many new year’s as there are calendars. Nevertheless, all share something in common: beginning a new year is a feast with the joy of...
