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Easter Traditions Part 2

Easter traditions in the Holy Land, This Year

For the first time in my life, I am experiencing Jerusalem in a way I never have before. Even during the pandemic, it was not like this. Today, there is fear. Restrictions limit gatherings, churches, including the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, are either closed or...
Easter Traditions Part 1

Easter Traditions in the Holy Land, prior to April 2026

For those who have lived in Jerusalem, Easter is not just a feast, it is the feast of the city. More than Christmas, more than any other season, Easter is when Jerusalem becomes fully alive, as if its ancient stones begin to breathe again.   All my life, I have...
2026 France and Spain Pilgrimage

2026 France and Spain Pilgrimage with Deacon Greg Kandra

Arrival Day And we’re here.  We landed in Paris late Tuesday afternoon — St. Patrick’s Day! — after a very long journey from Orlando International Airport. Air France didn’t make check-in very easy — it wasn’t clear to many of our pilgrims that you needed to spend...

Praying for Peace

We share your sadness regarding the news of military actions involving the US, Israel, and Iran this Saturday morning. We ask that you join us in prayer for peace and a swift end to the violence affecting the region, especially for our friends, partners, and the many...
Edita Krunic, President of Select International Tours, Receives Holy Sepulchre Medal for Dedication to Christians in the Holy Land

Edita Krunic Receives Holy Sepulcher Medal for Dedication to Christians in the Holy Land

During a recent visit to the Holy Land, Select International Tours President Edita Krunic was recognized by the Latin Patriarchate for the company's impactful work through its Select to Give Foundation. At the Latin Patriarchate, Krunic met with Fr. Davide Meli and...

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