Multi-faith Proclamation sent out to the world from Israel
The declaration calls on Christians around the world to visit the Holy Land and encourages pilgrimage. The declaration states that pilgrimage to the Holy Land is safe and builds bridges of peace amongst the nations. The declaration will be sent to Christian leaders around Israel and the world.
We the undersigned proclaim our call to all people of faith;
Visit the Holy Land now!
We pledge to commit ourselves to promote pilgrimage to the Holy Land –
Where all people of faith will discover the footprint of God in history and in one’s life.
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land is as safe as to other parts of the world.
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land constitutes bridges of peace amongst nations.
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land strengthens the diminished Christian community there.
The Vatican’s representative in Israel Msgr.Pietro Sambi, Custos of the Holy Land Fr. Pierre Battista Pizzaballa and the other Christian Denomination Church Leaders signed an historic proclamation, on November 15th in Jerusalem, encouraging Christians around the world to visit the Holy Land. Msgr. Sambi called on Christians to come to Israel on pilgrimage. Tourism and Internal Security Minister Gideon Ezra participated in the event.
Christian Clergy Leaders from across Canada have spearheaded a solid commitment to Israel. Many have already proclaimed their obligation to support Israel economically through tourism. A culturally diverse mix of dedicated Christian groups including First Nations, and Inuit people, travel in large groups to Israel throughout the year.  “The number of Christians who stand in unity with Israel is on the increase” stated Dani Shahal, Director for Canada, Israel Government Tourist Office “we are encouraged by the support of Christians traveling and by their testimonials acknowledging an overwhelming feeling of calm and safety while touring the Holyland.”
November 29, 2004
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