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Jerusalem Church Leaders Urge Peace Amid Ongoing Conflict

4/1/2026

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The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem issued an Easter message condemning the ongoing U.S. and Israel-Iran war as an "expanding wreckage."
They emphasized the need for hope amid despair, referencing Scripture to remind believers that "the desolation of the tomb was not the end of the story."
This year's celebrations will focus solely on sacred services due to the war's impact on security.
They called for prayers for peace and justice, urging the faithful to advocate for an end to the violence affecting the Holy Land and beyond.

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The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem issued an Easter message condemning the ongoing U.S. and Israel-Iran war as an "expanding wreckage."
They emphasized the need for hope amid despair, referencing Scripture to remind believers that "the desolation of the tomb was not the end of the story."
This year's celebrations will focus solely on sacred services due to the war's impact on security.
They called for prayers for peace and justice, urging the faithful to advocate for an end to the violence affecting the Holy Land and beyond.