The new Patriarch of Jerusalem's solemn entrance into the Holy Sepulcher. The new Patriarch of Jerusalem, Archbishop Fouad Twal, walked through the streets of Jerusalem, followed by the Franciscans of …More
The new Patriarch of Jerusalem's solemn entrance into the Holy Sepulcher.
The new Patriarch of Jerusalem, Archbishop Fouad Twal, walked through the streets of Jerusalem, followed by the Franciscans of the Holy Land, leaders of the local Church, and representatives of all the religious orders in the diocese, as part of his solemn entrance into the Basilica of the Resurrection.
Here, near the stone of unction, he was received by the Custos of the Holy Land, Fr. Pierbattista Pizzaballa, who greeted the new bishop, expressing the joy of all the diocese's faithful, many of whom had come to welcome their new pastor.
The Gospel passage that was read during the ceremony began with the words, "Do not be afraid!" As in the accounts of the Resurrection, the Annunciation in Nazareth and His birth in Bethlehem, the great events of the Gospel begin with the saying, "Do not be afraid."
The Custos concluded his welcome speech by expressing his wish for Archbishop Twal to have a serene and fruitful reign.
In his first speech, the new Patriarch of Jerusalem called to mind the holiness and beauty of these places, sanctified by the passion of Jesus. He then invited the faithful not to be afraid of any adversity, because the places in the Holy Land show that as short as the distance is between Cavalry and the empty tomb, thus is the certainty of our resurrection into glory after a Cross is placed on our shoulders.
Referring to the spiritual richness of the diocese, the Archbishop gave thanks for the Franciscans of the Holy Land, faithful and loving guardians of these places throughout many historical trials since 1300.
In conclusion, the Patriarch issued a call to heads of states in conflict, the entire international community and the faithful of the world's three great monotheistic religions so that a peaceful resolution may be reached for all conflicts, that all people may become spokesmen of hope and peace and so that dialogue may continue and expand, reinforcing unity in charity.
The new Patriarch of Jerusalem, Archbishop Fouad Twal, walked through the streets of Jerusalem, followed by the Franciscans of the Holy Land, leaders of the local Church, and representatives of all the religious orders in the diocese, as part of his solemn entrance into the Basilica of the Resurrection.
Here, near the stone of unction, he was received by the Custos of the Holy Land, Fr. Pierbattista Pizzaballa, who greeted the new bishop, expressing the joy of all the diocese's faithful, many of whom had come to welcome their new pastor.
The Gospel passage that was read during the ceremony began with the words, "Do not be afraid!" As in the accounts of the Resurrection, the Annunciation in Nazareth and His birth in Bethlehem, the great events of the Gospel begin with the saying, "Do not be afraid."
The Custos concluded his welcome speech by expressing his wish for Archbishop Twal to have a serene and fruitful reign.
In his first speech, the new Patriarch of Jerusalem called to mind the holiness and beauty of these places, sanctified by the passion of Jesus. He then invited the faithful not to be afraid of any adversity, because the places in the Holy Land show that as short as the distance is between Cavalry and the empty tomb, thus is the certainty of our resurrection into glory after a Cross is placed on our shoulders.
Referring to the spiritual richness of the diocese, the Archbishop gave thanks for the Franciscans of the Holy Land, faithful and loving guardians of these places throughout many historical trials since 1300.
In conclusion, the Patriarch issued a call to heads of states in conflict, the entire international community and the faithful of the world's three great monotheistic religions so that a peaceful resolution may be reached for all conflicts, that all people may become spokesmen of hope and peace and so that dialogue may continue and expand, reinforcing unity in charity.