Epiphany: His Beatitude Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa visits Zababdeh
By: Cécile Leca/ lpj.org
ZABABDEH - On January 6, 2022, for the Epiphany, His Beatitude Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, went to Zababdeh, Palestinian town, to celebrate Mass and meet with the local parish priest.
It actually used to be a tradition... now a little forgotten. Perhaps some parishioners remember: in the past, the Latin Patriarch regularly celebrated the Epiphany in Zababdeh. This small village of Christian origin (75% Christians in 2021), lost in the north of the West Bank, may yet not seem to look like much. Since 1883, however, it has been home to one of the Latin Patriarchate schools, an important source of employment for the inhabitants, which organizes many activities for the youth (such as scout groups). There are also several churches, including Our Lady of the Visitation. The village, quite rural, is surrounded by agricultural crops and embellished by distant rocky mountains.
During the Mass of the Epiphany, His Beatitude Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa reminded the assembly of the importance of listening to the word of God, of always being open and attentive to his message…
This report was originally published on the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem website. Please click here to read the full text.
