Wednesday, March 24, 2010 AM
Holy Fire: Easter Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
The Holy Land
- Tickets: $3,300 person.
- Buy tickets now
Join the Rev. Canon John L. Peterson as he leads Cathedral pilgrims through the ancient rites and processions of Holy Week as they can only be experienced in Jerusalem. Canon Peterson’s expertise, having served as dean of St. George’s College, Jerusalem for twelve years, provides an insider’s view of the traditions and customs that surround the season’s celebrations in the Greek, Armenian, Franciscan, Roman Catholic, Ethiopian, Coptic, Syrian, Anglican, and Lutheran communities.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to:
- Experience the ancient rites and traditions of Holy Week and Easter in Jerusalem
- Experience the culture and history of the Holy Land
- Visit sacred sites important to the Abrahamic faiths
- Participate in stimulating and diverse worship services
- Join in lectures, evening talks, events, spiritual reflection, and contemplative walks
- Stay at historic St. George’s College
- Savor the local cuisine and culture
Walk in the footsteps of Jesus, following his path through Galilee to Jerusalem. Visit the biblical places that inform our faith and experience firsthand the ancient practices that have enriched pilgrims throughout the centuries by worshiping at important Christian sites such as Bethlehem, Nazareth, the Mount of Beatitudes, and Jerusalem. Situated in the heart of Jerusalem, accommodations at St. George’s College provide guests with a perfect haven for reflection and rest in the center of town. Modest, recently renovated double occupancy rooms, each with a private bath and individually controlled heat and air conditioning, are provided. For more information, visit www.sgcjerusalem.org.
Experience the culture and history of the region through lectures, local cuisine, and contemplative walks in sacred spaces, worship services, evening events, and the hospitality of the many different peoples in the Holy Land.
The pilgrimage cost of $3,300 person includes all accommodations and activities on-site, as well as a $500 tax-deductible donation to Washington National Cathedral. Air travel arrangements are not included. Group rates are available through Peter’s Way Tours at (800) 225-7662. A deposit to the Cathedral of $500 per person is due by November 20, 2009, to secure your place.
For more information, contact Kathy Spaar at (202) 537-2373 or kspaar@cathedral.org.