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Shrine of St. Jude Living Stones Pilgrimage Itinerary April 27 – May 11, 2009

Christian Emigration from the Holy Land

"Our discipleship in the Middle East has never been an easy way of life. Yet, it has made us constantly conscious of the preciousness of our faith and its imperatives." - Catholicos Karekin II

Christian emigration from the Holy Land is not a new story. From the late 19th century, Christian families seeking greater economic opportunity, freedom of social and religious expression and political stability have left the region to establish ...