Holy Land Commissaries meet in Cairo

The annual meeting of the Holy Land Commissaries of the Italian Language Conference began at St. Joseph Convent in Cairo, Egypt. The three-day conference focuses on the theme of Egypt as a crossroads of faith, dialogue, and presence.

The meeting brings together commissaries, vice commissaries, and collaborators serving Christian communities. Father Francesco Ielpo, the Custodian of the Holy Land, attended the inaugural meeting and expressed gratitude for holding the conference in Egypt. The Province of the Holy Family of Egypt, represented by provincial minister Father Filippo Faragalla, hosted the participants.

The program includes work sessions on the activities of the commissaries and visits to several locations in Cairo, including Giza, the old city, the Musky district, and the Center for Oriental Christian Studies.