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.

Lent is observed by Christians across the world. This week, our friends and partners in Egypt share how their churches mark this time of reflection and contemplation. Christians in Egypt predominately belong to the Coptic Church, but other denominations include Armenian Apostolic, Catholic, Maronite and Anglican. 

This Lent, we are bringing you a series of reflections from our friends and partners in the Middle East. This week, we hear from Suheir of the Secretariat of Solidarity in Jerusalem about how Lent is celebrated in the Holy Land itself.