This year, Easter for our sisters and brothers in Christ living in the West Bank and Jerusalem was once again overshadowed by the horrors of the conflict still unfolding in Gaza and the daily reality of living under Israeli occupation. In this blog, two of our Palestinian friends tell us what they were (and were not) able to do to mark Easter this year.

The Very Revd John Witcombe, Dean of Coventry Cathedral, reflects on the need for reconciliation and a just peace in many parts of the world today.

Discover how the Assyrian Church of the East celebrate Epiphany - including the Night Prayer and the tradition of the 'Best Man of Christ'.

Palestinian Pastor Rev Dr Munther described the challenges facing Christians living in Bethlehem, under Israeli occupation, this Christmas. And he has a challenging message for Western Christians, including us, and our thin understanding of the Christmas story.

Our Christians friends and partners across the Middle East tell us how they will be celebrating Pentecost.

As the church across the world looks forward to celebrating Pentecost, long-standing Embrace partner, and friend, Simon Azazian explains why the feast of Pentecost calls him personally to continue the mission of the early church in Jerusalem.

Experiencing Easter twice this year has helped me to understand for myself the importance and privilege of being able to celebrate in freedom. It motivates me to - not only pray for my brothers and sisters in the Holy Land - but to engage in creating more awareness, advocating and acting to support a flourishing Christian community in the Holy Land.

The Ceremony of Holy Light, or Ceremony of Holy Fire, is one of the most sacred rituals in Orthodox Christianity. But what happens and why is it so significant?

This week, our friends and partners in Egypt tell us how they celebrate Holy Week. Just like in the UK, Holy Week and the Easter celebrations at its end are a hugely important time for Christians across the Middle East.