WCC affirms steadfast witness of the Palestinian Christians

Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC

Source: WCC

In a statement, the World Council of Churches executive committee acknowledged the profound challenges affecting the Holy Land, where the Israeli occupation, entry restrictions, conflicts, wars and insecurity have curtailed access to Palestine.

"Yet even amid these challenges, the executive committee wishes first and foremost to affirm the steadfast witness of the Palestinian Christian community, whose presence in the land of Christ's birth, ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection remains a living testimony of faith, hope, and resilience," the statement reads. "For generations, Palestinian Christians have maintained their commitment to their land, their churches, and their vocation as peacemakers despite occupation, displacement, discrimination, and economic hardship."

The statement acknowledges the "theological witness" of Christians in Palestine, which offers an important contribution to Christian reflection on faith, human rights, peacebuilding, and reconciliation.

The WCC executive committee is meeting online 8 to 12 June.

Read the full statement HERE