“Extremists” Attack Melkite Monastery in Haifa

Edit: a fence was built to keep the Jews out. This is merely a more frank manifestation of Jewish hostility to Catholicism. 

Israeli hostility to the Christian population of Palestine is a longstanding problem which has driven many to find refuge away from the places they’ve lived for centuries.

Haifa, Israel, Jul 31, 2023 / 15:40 pm

[Catholic News Agency] Extremist [sic]  Israeli groups have on several occasions in recent weeks attempted to storm the Melkite Catholic Church and Monastery of  St. Elias in the northern port city of Haifa, Israel, prompting Christians to take measures to protect the holy site.

After several attempts last week, intruders managed to infiltrate the outer courtyard of the monastery and disrupt the prayer session taking place, causing fear and anger among the Christian community.

In an effort by the church to deter any future attacks, work began today to install an iron fence around the monastery. The monastery was founded by the Carmelites, who have been practicing their faith from Mt. Carmel in Haifa since the 12th century, when hermits began to gather in a caves in imitation of the prophet Elijah. Tradition says that the prophet’s cave is located underneath the altar of the church.

AMDG