Jubilee – the Holy Jubilee Year for Catholic Christians, which will begin on December 24, 2024, occurs every 25 years. In Catholic jubilee years, believers make pilgrimages to holy sites and receive universal forgiveness for their sins. In the Holy Land of Israel, they visit three churches: in Nazareth, Jerusalem and Bethlehem.
As part of Israel’s Ministry of Tourism preparness of the stay of the pilgrims who are expected to arrive in Israel next year, following the Holy Pope’s call that forgiveness can be obtained in the Christian Jubilee Year, the State of Israel conducted a tour of the main sites that the pilgrims are expected to visit, in order to check the readiness of the infrastructure, while some fully renovated:
Infrastructure Improvements: The Israel Ministry of Tourism is working on improving infrastructure in key tourist destinations, including hotels, transportation, and public facilities.
Special Events and Programs: The Ministry is organizing special events and programs to commemorate the Jubilee Year, such as cultural festivals, religious ceremonies, and historical reenactments.
Marketing and Promotion: The Ministry is launching a major marketing campaign to promote Israel as a destination for spiritual tourism and cultural exploration. This includes targeted advertising, social media campaigns, and collaborations with travel agents and tour operators.
Visa Facilitation: The Israeli government is working to simplify visa procedures for tourists, particularly for visitors from key markets.
Security Measures: Israel is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all visitors. The Ministry of Tourism is working closely with security agencies to implement robust security measures.
By taking these steps, Israel aims to provide a welcoming and unforgettable experience for all visitors during the Jubilee Year.
The list of Christian holy places in the Holy Land outlines sites within cities located in the Holy Land that are regarded as having a special religious significance to Christians, usually by association with Jesus or other persons mentioned in the Bible.
Jerusalem was the main city of Judea and the historical capital of the Kingdom of Judah, occupied at the time by Rome. It is the site of some of Jesus’ teaching; of the Last Supper from which the Holy Eucharist evolved; of his crucifixion on a nearby hill, Golgotha or Calvary; and of his entombment.
The Jordan River borders several regions from the time of Jesus – Gaulanitis and Galilee, Decapolis, Samaria, Perea and Judea.
The Tetrarchy of Philip, the son of Herod the Great, included parts of today’s Golan Heights and covered territories northeast of the Galilee.
Biblical Galilee is nowadays mainly in Israel, with a small part in southern Lebanon. It was inhabited mainly by Jews, but with a substantial number of other communities.