Synod 2024
The annual Diocesan Synod opened on 5 February, with a Eucharist led by the Most Reverend Hosam Naoum, Archbishop of the Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East and Acting…
The annual Diocesan Synod opened on 5 February, with a Eucharist led by the Most Reverend Hosam Naoum, Archbishop of the Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East and Acting…
Archbishop Hosam, acting Bishop of the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf, and the churchwardens of the parish of Limassol are pleased to announce the appointment of the Reverend Deborah…
The recent UN Climate Change Conference—COP28, held in Dubai—was the first such event to have an on-site Faith Pavilion, and members of the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf played…
Co-ordinated this year by Deborah Graham (Secretary of St Helena’s Church, Larnaca and Chair of House of Laity of Diocesan Synod), a total of 83 personalised Christmas ‘stockings’ were filled…
I have been very struck by this unusual Christmas crib this year. It was assembled at the Lutheran Church in Bethlehem. Bethlehem is a largely Palestinian town situated in the…
The UAE churches of St Andrew Abu Dhabi, Christ Church Jebel Ali and St Martin Sharjah are pleased to share an Advent book of daily meditations, produced by members of…
Archbishop Hosam has addressed COP28 participants meeting in the UAE, saying that the summit's efforts to tackle climate change can “contribute to the conversation about reconciliation”, as the war in…
Visitors to the UAE this Christmas are warmly invited to join activities and services in our churches across the Emirates. All are welcome!To find out more about Advent and Christmas…
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." Matthew 5:4 It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of Diane Heaney, wife of the Reverend Timothy…
A group of Lay Worship Leaders received certificates of accreditation on 18 November at St Stephen's Church in Paphos.The certificates, signed by acting Bishop of the Diocese Archbishop Hosam, were…