Gaza Churches Remain Sanctuaries Amid Siege as Clergy Refuse to Flee - Syriac Press

BREAKING: Missionaries of Charity DEFY Gaza Evacuation Orders

In Gaza, the Missionaries of Charity and Holy Family Parish priests have refused evacuation orders, choosing to remain with the sick, disabled, and poor who cannot flee in an act of heroic Christian witness, echoing the martyrs of the early Church and the legacy of Mother Teresa. For over 50 years, these sisters have served amid war and persecution, embodying the Gospel in a place of suffering. Their defiance is both a rebuke to compromise in th…

Christian Priests and Nuns Refuse To Leave Gaza City Despite Israel’s Planned Offensive | Headline USA

(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) Christian priests and nuns based in Gaza City will remain to help displaced people sheltering at two churches despite the Israeli military’s plans to conquer the city, the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem said in a joint statement on Tuesday. “At the time of this statement, evacuation orders were already in place for several neighborhoods in Gaza City. Reports of heavy bo…

Gaza churches remain sanctuaries amid siege as clergy refuse to flee - Syriac Press

GAZA, The Holy Land — In Gaza, the relentless roar of bombing contrasts with the quiet resilience of its residents. Amid rubble and destruction, prayers rise from Orthodox and Catholic churches whose doors remain open, serving not only as buildings of worship but also as sanctuaries for exhausted bodies and weary souls. Children cling to priests and monks, seeking comfort in the midst of chaos. As Israeli forces tighten their siege on the city a…

Christian clergy in Gaza defy evacuation orders to remain with their flocks

In a joint-statement, the Latin Catholic and Greek Orthodox Patriarchs of Jerusalem call on both parties to end hostilities and … [CONTINUE] The post Christian clergy in Gaza defy evacuation orders to remain with their flocks appeared first on ACN International.