St. George's Cathedral, Jerusalem
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St. George's Cathedral is an Anglican (Episcopal) cathedral
in Jerusalem, established in 1899. It is the seat of the Bishop of Jerusalem
of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East
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Herbert Danby
became the librarian there in 1919 and was the Residentiary Canon there, 1921-36. Mordechai Vanunu
has been residing at the cathedral since his release from prison
. St. George's College
is located on the grounds. It offers continuing theological education for clergy and laity from around the world.
Cathedral
A cathedral is a Christian church that contains the seat of a bishop...
in Jerusalem, established in 1899. It is the seat of the Bishop of Jerusalem
Anglican Bishop of Jerusalem
The Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem is the bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Jerusalem, which is a part of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and The Middle East, and based at St. George's Cathedral, Jerusalem. The Diocese of Jerusalem covers Israel, the Palestinian territories, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon...
of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East
Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East
The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East is a province of the Anglican Communion stretching from Iran in the east to Algeria in the west, and Cyprus in the north to Somalia in the south. It is the largest and the most diverse Anglican province. The church is headed by a President...
.
Herbert Danby
Herbert Danby
Herbert Danby was an Anglican priest and writer who played a central role in the change of attitudes toward Judaism in the first half of the twentieth century.- Education :...
became the librarian there in 1919 and was the Residentiary Canon there, 1921-36. Mordechai Vanunu
Mordechai Vanunu
Mordechai Vanunu ; is a former Israeli nuclear technician who, citing his opposition to weapons of mass destruction, revealed details of Israel's nuclear weapons program to the British press in 1986. He was subsequently lured to Italy by a Mossad agent, where he was drugged and kidnapped by...
has been residing at the cathedral since his release from prison
Prison
A prison is a place in which people are physically confined and, usually, deprived of a range of personal freedoms. Imprisonment or incarceration is a legal penalty that may be imposed by the state for the commission of a crime...
. St. George's College
St. George's College, Jerusalem
St George’s College Jerusalem is a Continuing Education Center of the Anglican Communion. It is part of the Anglican diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East.-History:...
is located on the grounds. It offers continuing theological education for clergy and laity from around the world.
See also
- Saint George: Devotions, traditions and prayersSaint George: Devotions, traditions and prayersSaint George is one of Christianity's most popular saints, and is highly honored by both the Western and Eastern Churches. A wide range of devotions, traditions, and prayers to honor the saint have emerged throughout the centuries. He has for long been distinguished by the title of "The Great...
- Naim AteekNaim AteekThe Rev. Dr. Naim Stifan Ateek is a Palestinian Christian who is the founder and head of the Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center in Jerusalem. He went to school to the Nazareth Baptist school where he also taught after graduation...
, (former CanonCanon (priest)A canon is a priest or minister who is a member of certain bodies of the Christian clergy subject to an ecclesiastical rule ....
) - J. E. HanauerJ. E. HanauerJames Edward Hanauer was an author, photographer, and Canon of St. George's Cathedral in Palestine. A descendant of Swiss and Jewish peoples, he was born in Jaffa and moved to Jerusalem at an early age...
, (former Canon) - Palestinian ChristiansPalestinian ChristiansPalestinian Christians are Arabic-speaking Christians descended from the people of the geographical area of Palestine. Within Palestine, there are churches and believers from many Christian denominations, including Oriental Orthodoxy, Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholic , Protestant, and others...
- Riah Hanna Abu El-AssalRiah Hanna Abu El-AssalRiah Hanna Abu El-Assal is an Israeli Arab Anglican clergyman, who was Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem from 1998 to 2007.-History:He graduated from Nazareth Baptist school where he also taught...
- SabeelSabeelSabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center is a Christian liberation theology organization based in Jerusalem. It was founded by Palestinian Anglican priest, Rev. Naim Ateek, the former Canon of St...