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Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma A Journey to the Holy Land

You are invited to join other pilgrims from The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma as we walk in the footsteps of . Together, we will visit the places of his birth, life, ministry, death and resurrection. Our experienced personal guides, Iyad Qumri and Mark Stanger, will lead us in exploring ancient places, vibrant markets, and modern museums in a land that is suspended between East and West, past and present.

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Canon Iyad Qumri has 20 specializes in pilgrimages that years of experience in incorporate the liturgy and developing personalized traditions of the Episcopal tours that provide a sense of Church into the daily itinerary. history and connection with As a lifelong the world Jesus inhabited. He resident, Iyad will not only will share with you his deep bring to life the iconic understanding of the structures and places, but historical, cultural, social, and take you to unique sites, political riches of the Holy restaurants, and shops. Come Land. Pilgrims have traveled join Iyad as he leads us in 12-day tour, from around the world to exploring a world that exists at August 8-19-2016 experience his historical the crossroads of the world’s teachings and understanding three great Abrahamic faiths: Aug. 9-13 St. George’s Pilgrim Guest House of current events. Iyad , Islam and Judaism. Aug. 13-16 Sisters of Nazareth Aug. 16-19 St. George’s Pilgrim Guest House

Under the Direction of Rt. Rev. Dr. Edward J. Konieczny Local Guide Canon Iyad Qumri Is it safe to travel Double room = $4,165 to the holy land? Single room = $4,765 Yes,Yes,Yes HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: “Traveling with Iyad Qumri • Specially-designed private worship and Eucharist Pilgrimages was so much more services in locations where key biblical events are meaningful than I could ever have commemorated: Nazareth, , , Sea of , expected. He attended to our , the Dead Sea, and Jerusalem. • Meet the “living stones” of the ever-diminishing communities of local every need, made sure we were , including an in-depth overview of the vital ministries of the safely transported to each site, and Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. gave me a deeper understanding • Meet One-of-a-kind tours and visit to unique locations in Nazareth, of the history, culture, art, the Jordan River, Jericho & Jerusalem. architecture, and current events • Opportunity to visit and worship with local Palestinian Christian that shape the region today and congregations. through the ages.” Visits to St. Luke’s Hospital and the Princess Basma Center for John Q. Bishop Disabled Children that receive support from the Diocese of Jerusalem. Your adventure begins air-conditioned with a warm greeting from accommodations have your guide at Ben Gurion free WiFi, flat-screen International Airport. From satellite television, and there, a luxury coach will private bath with showers. be waiting to take you on a In addition, the Guest short 40 minute trip to House includes a beautiful Jerusalem. Your Jerusalem enclosed garden and home will be St. George’s patio, excellent food, and Pilgrim Guest House, is steps away from shops, located within the secure cafes, ATMs, and the grounds that include St. historic Old City. George’s Cathedral, St. George’s School, and St. Evenings in Jerusalem will George’s College. Your include discussions lead Sample Itinerary by local experts from the Jewish, Muslim and DAY 1: DEPART U.S.A Palestinian Christian faiths. On our way to the Holy 2: ARRIVE BEN Other visits include GURION AIRPORT / TRANSFER TO JERUSALEM Bethlehem, Shepherds’ Fields, Herodion where DAY 3: HORIZONS OF JERUSALEM / Herod’s tomb was MUSEUM recently discovered, and ancient and modern DAY 4: OLD CITY / CHURCH OF THE Jericho where you will RESSURECTION visit the Cliffside Group Photo. monastery of the Mount of DAY 5: SHEPHERD’S FIELD / BETHLEHEM Temptation. DAY 6: JERICHO / NAZARETH

A special treat is a three-night DAY 7: SHEFA-AMR / stay in Galilee at the Sisters of Nazareth Guest House which DAY 8: / is close to markets, churches, JORDAN RIVER / CAPERNAUM & BEATITUDES and cafes. There you will DAY 9: BURQIN / / TAYBEH enjoy a rooftop terrace overlooking the beautiful city DAY 10: WESTERN WALL / of Nazareth. On Sunday we will worship in and English with a vibrant DAY 11: BETH-PHAGE / Palestinian congregation at St. DOMINUS FLEVIT / / DEAD SEA Paul’s Episcopal Church in Shefa-Amr. DAY 12: WAY OF THE CROSS &

CANON IYAD QUMRI is a local Arab Palestinian THE REV. CANON MARK STANGER assists in the Christian guide, licensed by the Israeli Ministry of group’s spiritual care and leadership. Tourism. Iyad has a wealth of historical, biblical, and contemporary cultural knowledge and enthusiasm (and unique humor) to share. JOIN US FOR THIS MEMORABLE ADVENTURE IN FAITH AND LEARNING to join or for more information: Please contact Ms. Marcia Crawford Email: [email protected] Tel: 405-232-4820 Facebook: Iyad Qumri Pilgrimages www.iyadqumripilgrimages.com