キリスト生誕の地 ベツレヘムでクリスマス行事中止

Christmas events canceled in Bethlehem, birthplace of Christ

Christmas events canceled in Bethlehem, birthplace of Christ
イエス・キリスト生誕の地とされるパレスチナ自治区・ベツレヘムで、毎年恒例となっているクリスマスを祝う行事が今年は中止になりました

The annual Christmas celebration in Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, has been canceled this year.

The annual Christmas celebration in Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, has been canceled this year.
ヨルダン川西岸地区にあるベツレヘムでは、キリストが生まれたとされる場所に立つ「聖誕教会」で毎年クリスマスミサが執り行われるほか、大きなツリーが設置されてお祝いのイベントやコンサートが開かれます

In Bethlehem, located in the West Bank of the Jordan River, a Christmas mass is held every year at the Church of the Nativity, which stands on the site where Christ is said to have been born, and a large tree is set up and celebratory events and concerts are held.

In Bethlehem, located in the West Bank of the Jordan River, a Christmas mass is held every year at the Church of the Nativity, which stands on the site where Christ is said to have been born, and a large tree is set up and celebratory events and concerts are held.
しかし、今年はガザ地区での戦闘を受けてお祝い行事が中止になり、街は閑散としています

However, this year, due to the fighting in the Gaza Strip, celebrations have been canceled and the city is deserted.

However, this year, due to the fighting in the Gaza Strip, celebrations have been canceled and the city is deserted.
ベツレヘムの子どもの代表
「川から海までガザの子どもは自由になる権利がある」
深夜のミサを前に、ベツレヘムの子どもたちは世界中の子どもに向けてガザのために声を上げてほしいと呼び掛けました