On the occasion of Nakba Day, Friday, May 15, Pax Christi International organised a special and timely webinar highlighting the story of Taybeh, the last entirely Christian Palestinian town in the West Bank, and its living witness of faith, resilience, and peace in the midst of ongoing suffering in the Holy Land.

Today, Taybeh stands at a critical moment. The community faces increasing pressures through land confiscation, movement restrictions, economic hardship, and the growing threat to the continuity of Palestinian Christian life and presence in their homeland. Yet despite these realities, the people of Taybeh continue to embody steadfastness, dignity, nonviolence, and unwavering hope for a just and lasting peace.

The speaker

Abouna (Fr.) Bashar Fawadleh is a Palestinian Catholic priest born in Jerusalem and currently serving as Parish Priest of Christ the Redeemer Parish in Taybeh. A dedicated youth chaplain, educator, and advocate for justice and peace, he has devoted his ministry to strengthening Christian communities in Palestine and empowering young people to remain deeply rooted in faith, hope, and their identity in the land of Christ.

During this webinar, we reflected together on the significance of Taybeh today, the challenges confronting Palestinian Christians, and the urgent importance of preserving the Christian presence in the Holy Land. Also, we explored how communities rooted in faith continue to raise a courageous call for justice, peace, human dignity, and reconciliation.

We would like to thank everyone who joined this important conversation in solidarity with the people of Taybeh and the wider Palestinian community, standing alongside those who continue to witness to hope amid adversity.

You can find more on the guest house located in the Holy Redeemer Church, Latin Parish (Taybeh) here

Agenda

  1. Introduction by Martha Inés Romero, Secretary General of Pax Christi International;
  2. Moderator Marian Pallister, Chair of Pax Christi Scotland, introducing the speaker;
  3. Fr. Bashar Fawadleh‘s presentation: history of Taybeh and current situation;
  4. Q&A;
  5. Conclusion by Ann Farr, member of Pax Christi International and A Just Peace in the Holy Land Working Group. Her closing reflection is available here.

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