Webinar with Archbishop Emeritus Elias Chacour Pilgrims of I’billin hosted a conversation with Abuna Elias Chacour, the Archbishop Emeritus of Galilee, author of the book Blood Brothers, and Founder of Mar Elias Educational Institutions (MEEI) in I’billin, Israel. As the war between Iran and the US/Israel rages on, we as supporters and friends at Pilgrims […]
Dear Brothers and Sisters Pilgrims of Ibillin, We waited a long time to have the possibility to meet with the American Ambassador to Israel. The meeting was arranged by some people who are politically minded. I accepted the invitation last Wednesday, at 9:30 I was in the Embassy, at 10:00am the Ambassador arrived. I went […]
Read June 2026 Pilgrims’ Post E-News Content: Executive Director Essrea highlights the incredible achievement of MEEI graduates, overcoming significant challenges in the past six years of their educational journey. Abuna Chacour will join us on a webinar June 27, 2026 to fill us in on how he and the entire MEEI community fared during the war […]
Read May 2026 Pilgrims’ Post E-News Content: Executive Director Essrea shares the news that in-person schooling has resumed at Mar Elias. Abuna Chacour writes about the joy amongst students returning to school. MEEI now has a decorated and shaded area outside the high school making the space far more usable for outdoor activities. MEEI students created […]
Dear Brothers and Sisters Pilgrims of Ibillin, I feel compelled to update you about the situation in MEEI. But before speaking about the school, I want to assure you that the best thing I ever did in my life was to create the Pilgrims of Ibillin as an association to tell the story of the […]
Read April 2026 Pilgrims’ Post E-News Content: Executive Director Essrea reflects on the news received from colleagues and partners impacted by the war in Southwest Asia (the Middle East) and that the Prayer Vigil for Peace was a soothing balm amidst the devastating reports. Announcing new President of the Board, Brenda Mehos, and appreciating Rev. Anne […]
Dear Essrea, God bless you, Thank you for your love for my Living Stones. I am sorry that I did not answer your email or fill the proposals needed. I had a very bad week that made me very busy and scared. The story of what happened makes me scared for the future of the […]
Read March 2026 Pilgrims’ Post E-News Content: Executive Director Essrea expresses concern and dismay at the outburst of violence in Southwest Asia (the Middle East) and invites supporters to join a Prayer Vigil for Peace later this month. Prayer Vigil for Peace Webinar with Abuna Chacour and other peace partners sign up and register. Abuna Chacour […]
