WCC Media advisory: “Via Dolorosa: The Path of Sorrows"

The World Council of Churches and the Permanent Observer Mission of the State of Palestine to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva invite media to attend a special screening of the documentary: "Via Dolorosa: The Path of Sorrows", followed by a panel featuring church leaders and experts. Palestinian Christians pictured carrying a wooden cross into the Church of the Holy Sepluchre, as they march the Via Dolorosa on Good Friday marking the stations of the cross in the Jerusalem Old City in memory of the path Jesus walked carrying his cross towards his crucifixion. Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC 17 February 2025 The World Council of Churches and the Permanent Observer Mission of the State of Palestine to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva invite media to attend a special screening of the documentary: "Via Dolorosa: The Path of Sorrows", followed by a panel featuring church leaders and experts. Taking place at the Palais de Nations, Geneva, on 18 February, the event is open for media to attend by registration, as well as via livestream at www.oikoumene.org/live Directed by Amira Hanania, "Via Dolorosa: The Path of Sorrows" sheds light on the Christian presence in Palestine, narrating its story through the eyes of Palestinian Christians. The film captures pivotal moments that have shaped their history, identity, and resilience. The screening is followed by a panel discussion featuring church leaders and experts to delve deeper into the themes presented in the documentary. To attend, please register at https://indico.un.org/event/1015811/ and send an email to media@wcc-coe.org by Monday 17 February to confirm your attendance.  Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM CET Venue: Room XVII, Palais des Nations Programme Schedule: 2:00 PM: Opening Remarks 2:15 PM: Documentary Screening 3:15 PM: Keynote Speech, Panel Discussion and Q&A Session Opening remarks: H.E. Mr. Ibrahim Khraishi, ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, general secretary, World Council of Churches  Keynote Speech: His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III, Patriarch of the Holy City of Jerusalem and All Palestine, Head of the Jerusalem Council of Churches Panel Speakers: Fr Ibrahim Faltas, vicar of the Custody of the Holy Land Rev. Prof. Mitri Raheb, president and founder of Dar Al-Kalima University Moderator H.E. Mrs. Amira Hanania, member of Higher Presidential Committee of Churches Affairs & representative to Europe, Member of Palestine National Council of the PLO. Watch livestream: www.oikoumene.org/live  See more

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