President Peres hosts Christian leaders at his residence in Jerusalem (Photo: Emil Salman/GENIE)

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President Peres hosts Christian leaders at his residence in Jerusalem (Photo: Emil Salman/GENIE)




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President Peres hosted a traditional ceremony at the President’s Residence today to welcome the Christian leadership in Israel. The President offered his blessings to hundreds of Christian leaders, wishing them a “Happy New Year and a Merry Christmas.” The President also stressed Israel’s fundamental commitment to freedom of religion, in Jerusalem and the holy sites. Christian leaders in attendance included Greek Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Fuad Twal, representative of the Armenian Patriarch Archbishop Aris Shirvanian, Custos of the Holy Land, Friar Pier Battista, and Greek-Catholic Melkite Archbishop Elias Shakur.

The President addressed the Christian leaders: “It is Israel’s responsibility to make sure every believer can pray to his or her Lord without interruption. Israel is deeply committed to protecting the holy sites for every religion. We will not tolerate any offense toward any church, mosque, or synagogue. “

The President commented on the political situation in the Middle East stating that “I pray that we may form peace on the basis of two states for two people, living side by side, as good neighbors, in full respect and trust.” The President added that Israel is willing to begin peace negotiations with all its neighbors including Syria and Lebanon.

The President appealed to the Christian leaders stating that “I know that there are some differences between us, but there are also many similarities. By and large I believe that the religious and spiritual leaders that have assembled here today constitute a camp of peace… While we may practice different religions, we are looking at the same sky, and praying to the Lord. Use your good voices and strong spirits to overcome the great divisions.”

Lastly, the President stressed the need to fight discrimination: “I think the time has come to cross out any expression of discrimination. I wish that every young girl and young boy, Jewish or Arab, will have the opportunity to get the highest education without discrimination. I wish to protect every mosque, church, and synagogues as indepdenet, as a place of good faith, and not a place of extremism. I think we are taking measures to achieve it.”

Greek Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III thanked the President for hosting the event and for his remarks: “events and gathering such as this one are of great importance for promoting values that are greatly needed in our present day.” Patriarch Theophilos III firmly stated, “rest assured that both the Christian institutions and leadership, in the Holy land, are willing to employ their blessings and resources in furthering peace in the region because we believe that this constitutes one of the fundamental commandments of our faith which solidifies our existence and determines our mission.” He added that “we are appreciative of the Authorities’ efforts in facilitating the access for pilgrims and worshipers and we commend them to continue and push further this holy important provision.”


10-12 Bsktbll HS - Whitinsville Christian School Crusaders vs Holy Name Naps - 93




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Whitinsville Christian 74, Holy Name 49..HOLY NAME (2-1).Jacek Louisville 6, Anthony Hodges 3, Durrell Price 5, Tyler Delorey 7, Kevin Donohue 2, Brian Johnson 3, Mike Woll 13, Seamus O’Sullivan 7, Tyreik McCauley 3...WHITINSVILLE CHRISTIAN (4-0).Michael Bloem 2, Tyler VandenAkker 2, Justin Tienharra 9, Eric Monroe 5, Colin Richey 18, Peter Koopman 7, Taylor Bajema 14, Hans Miersma 13, Brant Brown 2, Antonio Estrella 2. .

Shot at ISO 3200, Aperture of 2.8, Shutter speed of 1/160 and Focal Length of 70.0 mm
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11-01 Bsktbll HS - Whitinsville Christian School Crusaders vs Sutton Sammies - 29




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Whitinsville 65, Sutton 43.SUTTON (6-4, 3-1 DVC) ..Kayvon Lewis 10, Gordie Smythe 4, Zach Brogie 4, Mac Roy 13, Frank Brogie 2, Derrick Bethune 10, Dan Walsh 0, Bob Mailea 0, Adam Kramer 0, Tom McGovern 0, Ryan Stockhaus 0, Joe Locatell 0. ..WHITINSVILLE CHRISTIAN (8-1, 5-0) ..Aaron Colonero 0, Carl Santos 0, Mike Bloem 3, Connor Dolan 4, Jesse Dykstra 0, Tyler VandenAkker 3, Justin Tienharra 0, Eric Monroe 0, Colin Richey 9, Pete Koopman 3, Taylor Bajema 23, Hans Miersma 16, Grant Brown 0, Antonio Estrella 4. .

Shot at ISO 3200, Aperture of 2.8, Shutter speed of 1/320 and Focal Length of 70.0 mm
Processed by Aperture 3.1.1 on Wednesday January-19-2011 20:12 EST PM