Archbishop of Canterbury appeals for Tent of Nations

Archbishop Justin during visit to Tent of Nations

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby issued this personal appeal yesterday on his Facebook page:

Four years ago I visited the Tent of Nations, a Palestinian Christian farm just south of Bethlehem. The Nassar family have owned and farmed this land for over a century - and have a title going back to the 1920's. The 100-acre farm is surrounded by Israeli settlements. Despite many years of struggle against attempts to take the land from his family, Daoud Nasser's Christian faith commits him to love for his neighbours and the cause of reconciliation. Over the past decade and a half, the Tent of Nations has welcomed thousands of pilgrims and volunteers to help them cultivate the land - and grow seeds of hope by building bridges between people.

On Monday, 13 December, there will be an important meeting at the Israeli Military Court that may finally decide the fate of their farm. Please join me in offering prayers for the Nassar family, that justice may finally prevail in their longstanding court case. Please pray that they would be allowed to keep possession of their farm without further harassment - and continue their faithful witness to Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, in pursuing hope, justice and reconciliation.

LINKS

Read more about the Tent of Nations - www.tentofnations.org/

Churches For Middle East Peace appeal for Tent of Nations - www.indcatholicnews.com/news/42783