Israeli demonstrators storm Catholic monastery as controversy grows around historic religious site
[FOX] A group of religious activists disrupted a prayer session at a Catholic monastery in Haifa, Israel, last week, claiming the historic site is holding the bones of a biblical prophet.
Israeli protesters entered the outer courtyard of Stella Maris Monastery, scaring worshipers as they were participating in group prayer, according to the Middle East Monitor.
It was the latest in a series of attempts to enter and occupy the monastery, which the protesters claim houses the remains of the biblical prophet Elijah, according to Catholic News Agency.
Posted by: Skidmark 2023-08-02 |