Dramatic Story of a Palestinian Christian

Our journey today will include a dramatic story of a Palestinian Christian working for peace in Israel. His name is Elias Chacour, a three-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee. Ordained as a priest of St. George Melkite Catholic Church in Ibillin, a small Arab village in the Galilee region near Nazareth where Christians and Muslims have lived together peacefully for hundreds of years. In this episode, you will learn: About an educational institution Elias Chacour founded in the Galilee region that employs faculty of three faiths: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. His mission, called "Pilgrims of Ibillin" works with peace partners. Be introduced to a Palestinian people who have lived in Palestine for thousands of years. Photo supplied by Bob Sawyer Click here to visit the official webpage for this episode and take your journey to the next level! Jewel for the Journey: "Together we are stronger than the storm." – Elias Chacour We are so grateful to this month's sponsors, Deanna and Josias Owen in honor of Fr Joel Quezada, who made this podcast episode possible. Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate