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Dear Reader,
Ever since the Roman Empire adopted Christianity in
the fourth century, pilgrimage to the Holy Land has
played a central role in the Roman Catholic Church. Ministry of Tourism 2014
As Christianity became Rome’s fundamental ideology, North America
Queen Helena, the mother of Emperor Constantine, Information Center Catholic Tourism to Israel
journeyed to the Land of Israel to identify the locations Tel: 1-888-77-ISRAEL
i ntimately associated with the birth, life, ministry, Tel: 212-499-5660
cruciixion and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. Fax: 212-499-5665 Published by:
info@goisrael.com
Website: www.goisrael.com Lishar Publlications Ltd.
Throughout our country – from Cana to Capernaum, from Jerusalem to Jafa, Publisher & Editor in Chief
from Bethlehem to the Mount of Beatitudes – churches ancient and modern Canada Itzhak Shani
recall and venerate dozens of events related in the Gospels. And visiting 180 Bloor Street West, Suite 700 Editor
these churches, and walking in Jesus’ footsteps, has never been easier or Toronto, ON M5S 2V6 Sarah Yarkoni
more meaningful. Tel: 1-416-964-3784 Graphic Design
Fax: 1-416-964-2420
info@igto.ca Studio Lishar Publications
I n the last half-century four pontifs have journeyed to Israel, visits that Website: www.goisrael.com Editorial Coordinator
underscore the centrality of pilgrimage to the Holy Land. In 1964, Pope Paul Esther Shani
VI was the irst pontif ever to visit the land where Christianity was born. Pope New York - Northeast Region Marketing & Sales
John-Paul II followed in his footsteps in 2000, Pope Benedict XVI in 2009 and Israel Government Tourism Oice Liron Eshel, Avi Sharon
this year we were honored to host Pope Francis. 800 Second Avenue Editorial Oices
New York, NY 10017
Tel: 212-499-5650 18 Jabotinsky Street
This special issue of the Holy Land Magazine invites Roman Catholics to Fax: 212-499-5655 Rishon Lezion 75229
discover the beauties and the magic of the Holy Land. Celebrating Mass in igtonewyork@imot.org Israel
Tel. 972-3-9674031
the identical locations and landscapes that knew Jesus and the Disciples
2,000 years ago is a breathtaking experience that transforms the pilgrim’s Chicago - Midwest Region Marketing & Sales
Tel. 972-3-9674032
relationship with the Scriptures and the Church. Israel Government Tourism Oice Email
205 North Michigan Avenue,
Suite 2520 info@lishar.co.il
More Americans than ever before are visiting Israel, a land that miraculously Chicago, IL 60601
combines ancient and new. This magazine will, I hope, encourage you to Tel: 1-312-803-7080 Website
www.lishar.com
come visit us soon. We look forward to welcoming you. Fax: 1-312-803-7079
igtochicago@imot.org
Shalom,
Los Angeles - Western Region
Israel Ministry of Tourism
Uri Steinberg, Consul Western Region – USA
Tourism Commissioner for North America 11766 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1600
Los Angeles, CA 90025 © All rights reserved.
Tel: 1-323-658-7463 Commercial or any other use
THE HOLY LAND MAGAZINE - digital version Fax: 1-323-658-6543 of the material contained in this
igtolosangeles@imot.org magazine is prohibited execept
O ver 80,000 unique monthly website visitors will be invited to view the by prior written permission of
e-Edition of Holy Land Magazine. The large Catholic newspapers across the Atlanta the publisher.
US will be promoting this special edition: Israel Government Tourism Oice The content of the
The Tidings, The Catholic Sun
advertisements in this issue
and Catholic New York. 1349 West Peachtree Street, NE. of The Holy Land Magazine is
Suite 1799
Atlanta, GA 30309 the sole responsibility of the
You, too, can read the digital version all year long by going to Tel: 1-404-541-2770 advertisers.
www.lishar.com or www.goisrael.com (click Online Booklets) Fax: 1-404-541-2775
igtoatlanta@imot.org Front Cover: Pope Francis
bows his head in prayer at
the Western Wall. Photo: Avi
Celebrate The Pope's Historical Pilgrimage in Pictures 4 Ohayon, GpoPhoto
Miraculous Catch of Fish and the Rock of Primacy 8
Banias, the Ancient City of Pan 12 From David to Jesus 14 To learn more,
Down Via Dolorosa and the Stations of the Cross 18 call 1-888-77- The Holy Land Magazine
The Maronite Catholic Church 22 ISRAEL would like to thank CPA
or visit for their support in
The Pope’s Historic Visit to Yad Vashem 26 producing and distributing
www.holyland- this edition of the Holy Land
The Magic of the Western Galilee 28 pilgrimage.org Magazine.
3
Ever since the Roman Empire adopted Christianity in
the fourth century, pilgrimage to the Holy Land has
played a central role in the Roman Catholic Church. Ministry of Tourism 2014
As Christianity became Rome’s fundamental ideology, North America
Queen Helena, the mother of Emperor Constantine, Information Center Catholic Tourism to Israel
journeyed to the Land of Israel to identify the locations Tel: 1-888-77-ISRAEL
i ntimately associated with the birth, life, ministry, Tel: 212-499-5660
cruciixion and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. Fax: 212-499-5665 Published by:
info@goisrael.com
Website: www.goisrael.com Lishar Publlications Ltd.
Throughout our country – from Cana to Capernaum, from Jerusalem to Jafa, Publisher & Editor in Chief
from Bethlehem to the Mount of Beatitudes – churches ancient and modern Canada Itzhak Shani
recall and venerate dozens of events related in the Gospels. And visiting 180 Bloor Street West, Suite 700 Editor
these churches, and walking in Jesus’ footsteps, has never been easier or Toronto, ON M5S 2V6 Sarah Yarkoni
more meaningful. Tel: 1-416-964-3784 Graphic Design
Fax: 1-416-964-2420
info@igto.ca Studio Lishar Publications
I n the last half-century four pontifs have journeyed to Israel, visits that Website: www.goisrael.com Editorial Coordinator
underscore the centrality of pilgrimage to the Holy Land. In 1964, Pope Paul Esther Shani
VI was the irst pontif ever to visit the land where Christianity was born. Pope New York - Northeast Region Marketing & Sales
John-Paul II followed in his footsteps in 2000, Pope Benedict XVI in 2009 and Israel Government Tourism Oice Liron Eshel, Avi Sharon
this year we were honored to host Pope Francis. 800 Second Avenue Editorial Oices
New York, NY 10017
Tel: 212-499-5650 18 Jabotinsky Street
This special issue of the Holy Land Magazine invites Roman Catholics to Fax: 212-499-5655 Rishon Lezion 75229
discover the beauties and the magic of the Holy Land. Celebrating Mass in igtonewyork@imot.org Israel
Tel. 972-3-9674031
the identical locations and landscapes that knew Jesus and the Disciples
2,000 years ago is a breathtaking experience that transforms the pilgrim’s Chicago - Midwest Region Marketing & Sales
Tel. 972-3-9674032
relationship with the Scriptures and the Church. Israel Government Tourism Oice Email
205 North Michigan Avenue,
Suite 2520 info@lishar.co.il
More Americans than ever before are visiting Israel, a land that miraculously Chicago, IL 60601
combines ancient and new. This magazine will, I hope, encourage you to Tel: 1-312-803-7080 Website
www.lishar.com
come visit us soon. We look forward to welcoming you. Fax: 1-312-803-7079
igtochicago@imot.org
Shalom,
Los Angeles - Western Region
Israel Ministry of Tourism
Uri Steinberg, Consul Western Region – USA
Tourism Commissioner for North America 11766 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1600
Los Angeles, CA 90025 © All rights reserved.
Tel: 1-323-658-7463 Commercial or any other use
THE HOLY LAND MAGAZINE - digital version Fax: 1-323-658-6543 of the material contained in this
igtolosangeles@imot.org magazine is prohibited execept
O ver 80,000 unique monthly website visitors will be invited to view the by prior written permission of
e-Edition of Holy Land Magazine. The large Catholic newspapers across the Atlanta the publisher.
US will be promoting this special edition: Israel Government Tourism Oice The content of the
The Tidings, The Catholic Sun
advertisements in this issue
and Catholic New York. 1349 West Peachtree Street, NE. of The Holy Land Magazine is
Suite 1799
Atlanta, GA 30309 the sole responsibility of the
You, too, can read the digital version all year long by going to Tel: 1-404-541-2770 advertisers.
www.lishar.com or www.goisrael.com (click Online Booklets) Fax: 1-404-541-2775
igtoatlanta@imot.org Front Cover: Pope Francis
bows his head in prayer at
the Western Wall. Photo: Avi
Celebrate The Pope's Historical Pilgrimage in Pictures 4 Ohayon, GpoPhoto
Miraculous Catch of Fish and the Rock of Primacy 8
Banias, the Ancient City of Pan 12 From David to Jesus 14 To learn more,
Down Via Dolorosa and the Stations of the Cross 18 call 1-888-77- The Holy Land Magazine
The Maronite Catholic Church 22 ISRAEL would like to thank CPA
or visit for their support in
The Pope’s Historic Visit to Yad Vashem 26 producing and distributing
www.holyland- this edition of the Holy Land
The Magic of the Western Galilee 28 pilgrimage.org Magazine.
3
