Franciscans' stewardship in Holy Land takes many forms

Submitted on December 09, 2009

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By Joseph Kenny

A Franciscan stood outside a church in the Holy Land. This years marks the 800th anniversary of the founding of the Franciscan order and the 700th anniversary of official confirmation from the sultan of Cairo allowing the Franciscans to have a presence in the Holy Land.

Joseph Kenny

The Franciscan friars of the Holy Land are a familiar sight around the many holy places held sacred by Christians. The Holy Land is known as the home of local Catholics but also the universal Church.

Long ago the Franciscans' mission was named the Custody of the Holy Land, serving as guardians of the holy places, and, as they explain, "sharing the grace of praying in these blessed places with pilgrims, welcoming them and providing hospitality." They describe their work as faithful missionaries and prophets of reconciliation and peace.

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