Byzantine Catholic Pilgrimage
to the Holy Land
February 20 -
March 3, 2011
The Protopresbyteral District of the South is sponsoring a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Jordan, led by Fr. Elias Rafaj (St. John Chrysostom, Houston, Texas) and Fr. Damon Geiger (St. Basil's Church, Irving, Texas). Our group will depart for Amman, Jordan on Feb. 20, 2011 from the US. Hometown departures from many cities are available (some with an additional cost). The pilgrimage will focus on Holy Places associated with the life of Jesus and Mary and on sites important to Byzantine Catholics such as the Monastery of St. Saba, Qumran, Old Acre, Petra and much more. We will also spend time with local Byzantine Catholics whose communities trace back to the apostles and their parishes are the heirs of the Ancient Faith. This unique Byzantine Catholic pilgrimage is a once in a lifetime opportunity! Our Pilgrimage group will return to the US on March 2, 2011.
The cost (includes most meals, 4 star hotels, taxes, tips, entrance fees and more) is $2,799 per person (including airfare). For more information please see the link above for the registration and information form. Deadline for signing up and making the initial deposit for this Pilgrimage to the Holy Land is June 29. Fr. Elias can be contacted through his parish at 713-681-3580 or by email at: houstonelias@gmail.com
