Taybeh Taybeh Only All-Christian Village in Only All-Christian Village in

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The Holy Land

Biblical Ephraim is Modern Taybeh

20 km outside the Holy City of Jerusalem

10 km outside Ramallah

“Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near the wilderness into a city called Ephraim...” (John 11:54)

Taybeh dates back 5,000 years ago

Al - KhaderSt. George Greek Orthodox Church

RuinsLate 4th Century

Built by Saint Constantine and Saint Helen

The village is mentioned eleven times in the Old Testament

Taybeh is well known for receiving Jesus

Maintaining Christian Presence for 2,000 years

Taybeh has rich and historical Christian Heritage

“I wish I could visit you and see this special place”

Marilyn Rouvelas, Author of Greek Traditions and Customs in America

“I like living in Taybeh because it’s a holy place where Jesus passed through” Amanie Khoury, 10th grade

WelcomeTo Taybeh

The only all Christian village remaining in Palestine today

Saint George is the Patron Saint of Taybeh

Population: 1,300

Saint George Greek Orthodox Church

Church Destroyed twice. Rebuilt 1931

“We still maintain our faith since the time of Jesus” Fr. Daoud P. Khoury

Majority of Christians in Taybeh are Orthodox

Latin Church: Roman Catholic Church of Taybeh

Melkite Church:

Greek Catholic Church of Taybeh

Small Monastery built by a French Monk

The Mayor of Taybeh,

Mr. Fouad Taye

The House of Parables

Palestinian Old House

Charles de Foucauld Reception Center and Hostel

Built l986

Taybeh under Israeli Military Occupation since 1967

Illegal Israeli Settlements Closing in Taybeh Land

Israeli military looking over Taybeh

Illegal Settlement of Rimonim was built on Taybeh land

Illegal Settlement of Ofra is expanding against Oslo Peace Agreement

Taybeh is famous for the blessed olive trees

Main source of income is from olive trees

822,104 Trees were Uprooted in Palestine by Israeli Army

Old - Fashion Olive Presser

Nadim C. Khoury

Hellenic College

(l983)

Daoud C. Khoury

Hellenic College

(l980)

The Khoury brothers returned to their home village of Taybeh to invest in Palestine following the historic Oslo Peace Agreement

Taybeh Beer

Taybeh Olive Oil in Palestine Taybeh Olive Oil in France

Taybeh sits on the highest mountain region of Biblical Judea

The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate allocated land to the Housing Project (l998)A Housing Committee was appointed to raise funds

Taybeh Orthodox Church Housing Project aims at helping young couples build their first home in the village

New homes are badly needed

Housing helps improve living conditions in the village

Over 60% Unemployment

Israeli closure and siege cause daily suffering

The Christian population in Palestine is less than 2%

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