The family of the Franciscan Boys Home in Bethlehem in cooperation and coordination with the Palestinian Bible Society organized a special religious, historical and recreational visit to the family of the home, as part of the activities of the fortieth period and approaching the Holy Week. They went to the Mountain of Experience and read and contemplated the bible. Then, they visited Zakka’s house, and the Sycamore Tree in Jericho. Moreover, they visited the baptism site on the Jordan River reading and contemplating the bible. At the end of the day, there was a visit to the church of Deir Hijla – Saint Gerasimos. Then, the participants had special lunch together there spending a good time in a wonderful atmosphere. Many thanks to everyone who contributed to this special visit.
Franciscan Boys Home 