{"id":70832,"date":"2026-04-26T11:01:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T08:01:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tod.org.il\/?post_type=events&p=70832"},"modified":"2026-04-26T11:30:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T08:30:10","slug":"the-oriental-churches-introduction","status":"publish","type":"events","link":"https:\/\/www.tod.org.il\/en\/event\/the-oriental-churches-introduction\/","title":{"rendered":"The Oriental Churches – Introduction"},"content":{"rendered":"
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    English only:<\/p>\n

    Thursday, October 27, 2026 | 9:00am\u20133:30pm<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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    \n Cost <\/h3>\n \n
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    120 NIS<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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    \n Guide <\/h3>\n \n
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    Hana Bendcowsky<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n \n\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>

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    The program focuses on the Oriental Christian Churches in Jerusalem, the Coptic, Syriac, Armenian, and Ethiopian Churches, examining their history and heritage in their countries of origin and their long-standing presence in the city. It highlights their deep connections to the holy places and the development of their distinct religious and communal identities. The program also addresses the challenges these communities face as religious minorities, including the preservation of identity, relations between communities, and interactions with authorities, and includes visits to their churches and institutions.<\/p>

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    Training Type:<\/strong> Urban walking tour
    Accessibility:<\/strong> Not accessible
    Language:<\/strong> English<\/p>

    Meeting Point:<\/strong> Tower of David Jerusalem Museum
    End Point:<\/strong> Jaffa Gate
    Getting There:<\/strong> Accessible by public transportation to the meeting point, or parking available (blue-and-white zones) at your discretion
    Route:<\/strong> Tower of David \u2013 introductory lecture; Armenian Monastery and courtyard of St. James Cathedral; Syriac Monastery; Coptic Monastery (within the Church of the Holy Sepulchre complex); Ethiopian Monastery (within the Church of the Holy Sepulchre complex); Greek Orthodox Monastery on Khanqah Street
    Training Number:<\/strong> 6401<\/p>

    Training Program:<\/strong>
    09:00\u201311:00 Introductory lecture: From Chalcedon to Jerusalem
    11:00\u201311:10 Preparation and departure for the tour
    11:10\u201312:00 Visit to St. Mark\u2019s Monastery and the Syriac community
    12:00\u201312:45 Visit to the Coptic Monastery
    12:45\u201313:15 Lunch break
    13:15\u201314:00 Visit to the Ethiopian Monastery at Deir al-Habas
    14:00\u201315:00 Visit to the Orthodox monasteries on Al-Khanqah Street<\/p>

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    Additional Requirements \/ Equipment:<\/strong> Comfortable walking shoes, hat, food, and water for the entire day. Modest dress required. No weapons permitted.<\/p>

    Please arrive approximately 10 minutes before the start of the training.<\/p>

    For inquiries:<\/strong> *2884<\/p>

    The training is intended for licensed tour guides certified by the Ministry of Tourism | Registration is limited<\/strong><\/p>

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