Holy Redeemer Church, Latin Parish In Palestine: History,Facts, & Services

Holy Redeemer Church, Latin Parish In Palestine is a Roman Catholic parish located in the Latin District of the Holy Land in the historic city of Jerusalem, Israel. It is the first Latin Church of the Catholic Church to be established in the region since the Crusader period. The history of the church dates back to the early 19th century when a number of Christian religious communities belonging to the Latin rite arrived in Jerusalem. The first Latin Parish Church, named Redemptoris Domus (Redemption House), was established in 1881. The holy Latin parish church of Jerusalem holds a special place in the history and religion of Jerusalem. It is a symbol of Christian humanism and tolerance in a religiously and politically charged region. It is also a symbol of the cohesive force of the Latin Church, which despite the challenges brought by the political environment, has been able to keep flourishing in Jerusalem. The Latin parish church offers Mass every Sunday, as well as weekly Vespers, private confessions, catechism classes, retreats, and other activities. Good Friday services are held on the night of Maundy Thursday and Easter Day Mass is celebrated on the first morning of Easter. Holy Redeemer Church also serves as the main Latin Catholic Parish in Jerusalem. Various pilgrimages and tours also take place in the parish.

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City:
Palestine
state:
Jerusalem
country:
Palestine
country code:
PS
postcode:
96280