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05/09/2024

Celebrating the assumption of our lady in Jerusalem, the Christian quarter.

03/07/2024

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It is always good to get paid back for the hard work to satisfy every tourist in the Holy Land .

02/06/2024

Only One review on TripAdvisor in 8 months , but the best to explain and encourage pilgrims to come to the Holy Land .

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Once in a Lifetime experience that words cannot properly describe !
May 2024 • Family
We started to plan a trip from Southern Utah to the Holyland around February 2024 with plans to visit in late May 2024. A few years ago our family cut the cord and decided most of what is on TV is intended to stir reactions and fear. We knew about the situation in Israel, but I placed more reliability on actual conversations I had with several people on the ground.

I talked to Daniel extensively on the phone, I talked to the front-desk people at the New Imperial Hotel which is where we stayed in the Old City. I also talked to the Abbot of a monastery we planned to visit in LOD/Lydda Israel. The Abbot has no commercial interest in our family visit or reasons to mislead us. If anything he would advise against visiting if there were safety concerns, especially with my wife, 10 year old son and 8 year old daughter who has severe autism.

My overall impression from all of my conversations I had, spanning over several months, was that day to day life in Jerusalem is very safe and hasn't changed with the exception of the lack of tourists and pilgrims.

This lack of tourists and pilgrims provided what I feel is a window of opportunity to experience the Holy Land in a stress-free, peaceful manner that overwhelms the spirit in ways I can't describe. Imagine being able to spend an hour at the birthplace of Jesus Christ at the Church of the Nativity with no wait and no one behind you agitated that you are taking too long. My daughter went in and out of the Holy Sepluchre, probably 7 times. One of the 7 times, she was escorted into Christ's Tomb by this tiny elder nun that was shining with the Grace and Humility that is not of this earth. A true angel that also took my daughter to receive a special blessing from the Bishop after Sunday Liturgy. This all coinciding on the same day as the feast of the Paralytic.

Daniel took us to Bethlehem in a very nice luxurious limo van with great air conditioning. Because Daniel speaks fluent Hebrew and Arabic, and the vehicle has the white Isreali license plates, we had zero delays at the checkpoints. I believe there were only 2 cars ahead of us exiting out of the West Bank. I think it only took us 10 minutes to get past the checkpoint.

The church of the nativity was empty, however there was a service taking place by an Armenian Orthodox Bishop and 9 priests in the underground cove of Jesus Christ's birth. Daniel knew one of the preists and we were able to attend part of the service. That in itself was amazing. We left to visit some other sites e.g. Shephards Cave and came back an hour later after the service was over and we had private time inside the cove. I think we spent maybe 30 minutes alone inside. The priest who has served at that church for over 50+ years was there and he gave our family a blessing.

Daniel knew many people in and around the nativity church. We also visited a wood carving store in Bethlehem where Daniel knew the owners. We had a nice coffee and purchased a few items to bring back with us.

We wanted to go to Mary Magdalene ROCOR church so Daniel took us there. Its always locked but my wife ringed the door bell and a nun let us in. Proper dress including head covering for women is important in some places. This was one of them. This church during normal times is almost impossible to visit and we were blessed to see it from the inside. The church was built in the late 1800s. They have the bodies of two of the new martyrs of Russia Saint Elizabeth and Saint Barbara in glass caskets along with relics of Mary Magdalene.

We visited Mount of Olives, we visited the Garden of Gethsemene and the Catholic Church containing the rock where Jesus prayed before he was arrested.

We went to the room of the last supper, we went to the church of Dormition. It was completely empty. We did all this one day because of excellent planning.

If I had to do it all over again I probably would do a two day tour vs. the one day tour we did, because during these times you can visit many sites in a day. This allows you want to maximize the unique circumstances in Israel and see as many sites as possible.

We stayed inside the Old City at the New Jerusalem Hotel. I would highly recommend it because you can walk to many holy sites inside the Old City including the Holy Sepluchre.

I would also recommend walking over to Saint Mark's which is in the Jewish Quarter. They have what might be the oldest icon of Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus which was painted by Saint Luke. This is a Syriac Orthodox Church and we just happened to visit while they had a visit from a loal tour group. We spent maybe an hour with the Deacon assigned to the church, he gave our family blessings and holy oil. During the tour we visited downstairs which is Saint Mark's Mother's home which is where Jesus and Apostles met several times. The deacon sang the Lord's Prayer in Aramaic.

As a family we feel blessed that our Lord Jesus Christ as well as his Mother "Theotokos" invited us to visit his home and then delivered us safely back to our home in southern Utah. The holy land is full of angels walking the streets of Jerusalem and Bethlehem. We experienced it first hand.

Don't be afraid to go. Stay inside the Old City if you can, dress appropriately, chart out the sites you want to see and for sites too far to walk coordinate with Daniel for a one or multi-day tour.

Our overall trip was 6 days which was the perfect amount for us. I think the hardest part was the flights to get there. Originally we had a non-stop flight from Montreal to Tel-Aviv and then Air Canada stopped flying direct so we had to make an extra stop in Zurich.

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31/03/2024

Happy Easter Dear family and friends,
As a local Christian, born, and raised in the Holy city of Jerusalem , every year on Good Friday, we walk the same passion way ( Via Dolorosa ) that our Lord Jesus Christ walked, carrying the cross all the way until the Golgotha, where he was crucified, died and resurrected on the third day.

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21/02/2024

16/02/2024

Today refresh tour to Bethany and Lazarus Tomb .West Bank
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15/02/2024

Today for change went to Hebron to the cave of the Patriarch,
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31/12/2023

Although it's a sad Christmas this year in the Holy Land, I still want to wish everyone a peaceful New Year, and hope that the coming year bring better days for you all. We continue to pray for peace and love in the Holy land and the whole world 🙏🙏🙏

10/10/2023

10/10/2023

For all Brothers and Sisters in Christ ,
I want to thank everyone who contacted me with amazing warm messages , asking about me and my family.
We are all doing well thank God!
Things are not easy here, we need all your prayers, hopefully things will be better very soon.
Till we meet you and guide you Asap , so we could continue our mission here in the Holy Land .✝️✝️✝️
God bless you and bless your family 🙏🙏🙏

19/09/2023

My son Philip Sahwany is officially tour guide, in the Holy Land , God bless you 🙏🙏🙏 your mission already started to bring the Bible to life, and walk on the Footsteps of our Lord Jesus Christ ✝️✝️✝️
By the way Philip is youngest guide in the Holy Land, 21 years old , but a lot of experience since he was escorting and trained by many of the professionals guides 🥰

10/09/2023

Summer Vacation
Beautiful Cyprus ( Pafos, Limassol, Aya Napa , Larnaka, Nicosia, …..
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31/08/2023

وأخيرًا وفي ذكرى مرور أربعين عاماً على وفاته، استطعنا أن نقوم بوضع بلاطة تذكار لأخي سليم حنا سهواني، الذي توفي في هذا المكان.. الله يرحمه ويرحمنا جميعاً.
وأخص بالشكر جميع من ساعد وساهم في الحصول على كل الموافقات والتصاريح من الكنيسة الكاثوليكية ( الكرمليت/ المحرقة) .فارس عازر وفوته ميكيل .
Ramzi Sahwani Juliet Sahwany aboudi

Finally, and in loving memory of our brother Salim Hanna Sahwani , who died in an accident in this place 40 years ago, we succeeded to put a new memorial, at the Mohraqa monastery. Thanks to all who assisted in getting the needed permissions from the karmelite Catholic church. May his soul rest in peace.

Faris Azar Foteh Mickel

15/08/2023

Very happy and very blessed , that our Lord Jesus Christ is paying us back for the hard work, and we will continue our mission to spread the word of our Lord and to bring the Bible alive.

30/07/2023

Good time with best friends.

12/07/2023

The Santorinian Summer Edition ATHENS – SANTORINI 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS

The Santorinian Summer Edition ATHENS – SANTORINI 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS Day 1 – Welcome to Greece! Morning or evening arrival Upon your arrival in Athens, you will be warmly welcomed by an English-speaking driver who will take you to your hotel for check-in. Enjoy your overnight stay

08/07/2023

ATHENS CITY BREAK WITH TWO DAYS METEORA TOUR 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

Day 1: Arrival in Athens - City Tour of Athens & The Acropolis Upon your arrival at Athens International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your English-speaking guide. From there, you will embark on a private Athens city tour that includes a visit to the iconic Acropolis

01/07/2023

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08/06/2023

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05/06/2023

More Languages at the Baptismal site in Jericho ( West Bank) Qaser lyahood was fixed today and donated by a good brothers in Christ.

01/06/2023

Exploring the Historic Baptismal Site in Jordan: Where Jesus Was Baptized and Elijah Ascended to Heaven.

Exploring the Historic Baptismal Site in Jordan: Where Jesus Was Baptized

29/05/2023

Saint George Monastery in Madaba, Jordan, and its Byzantine Music Map

Introduction: Madaba, a small town in Jordan, holds within its ancient walls a treasure trove of historical and religious significance. Among its many wonders is the Saint George Monastery, a Byzantine-era structure that has captivated visitors for centuries. Beyond its architectural beauty, the mon...

12/05/2023

Onevif the most important days in Christianity is Good Friday, this the day is when our Lord Jesus Christ the son of the living Guide Crucified and sacrificed himself for us to save us.

Good Friday is a significant Christian holiday that commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, as described in the Bible. The ceremony of Good Friday varies between different Christian denominations, but some common practices include: Church Services: Many churches hold special services on Good F...

28/04/2023