Shalom and Salaam!

Dear Visitor,

Welcome to the website of the German Protestant Institutions in the Holy Land. On this website, you will find some information about:

While most of the resources on this website are in German, we will also provide some background in English. But the best way to get to know us, of course, would be for you to visit us, actually rather than virtually, at our facilities in Jerusalem or in Amman, Jordan. We would be more than happy to welcome you!


Who we are…

The German speaking CongregationOur institutions might be better known as the German Lutheran Church in Israel, Palestine and Jordan. However, technically speaking, we are not only Lutherans – but also Reformed (Calvinist), United and other Protestant Christians under the roof of the Evangelical Church in Germany” (EKD).

In the State of Israel, the Palestinian Territories and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the EKD is present through three foundations:

  • The Evangelical Jerusalem Foundation (EJF)
  • The Kaiserin Augusta Victoria Foundation (KAVF)
  • The German Protestant Institute of Archaeology (GPIA)

Our ministries include:

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  • Augusta VictoriaThe Church of the Ascension at the “Kaiserin Augusta Victoria Foundation” on the Mount of Olives  – together with our Center for Pilgrims and Tourists and the famous “Café Augusta." Email: auguste@netvision.net.il

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  • AmmanAnd of course, our German speaking Congre­ga­tion in Amman, Jordan. Email: gemamm@go.com.jo





Broaden your horizon…

An excellent possibility to explore Jerusalem is climbing our two bell towers and to enjoy the breathtaking views over the city and the Judean desert:

  • The tower of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in the Old City is open from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm and 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, and on Saturday 9:00 am – 12:30 pm.
Entry fee: NIS 5
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer

The tower of the Church of the Ascension on the Augusta Victoria Compound (Mount of Olives) is open from Monday to Saturday, 8:30 am – 1:00 pm.
Entry fee: NIS 5
Church of the Ascension, Augusta Victoria




redeemer Please join us for worship:

Daily prayers in the German language: Monday to Friday, 12:00 pm, Church of the Redeemer.

Sunday Worship Services of the German-speaking congregation: Sunday, 10:30 am, Church of the Redeemer

Sunday Worship Services of our partners:

  • The Arabic-speaking congregation: Sunday, 9:00 am, Church of the Redeemer

  • The English-speaking congregation: Sunday, 9:00 am, St. John’s Chapel

  • The Danish-speaking congregation: St. John’s Chapel, worship hours according to prior notice.

Please check also the websites of our partners:



Concerts
Classical Music…

From March to December, there are one or two concerts per month within our most charming property on Muristan Road, inside the Christian Quarter of the Old City, either in the Church of the Redeemer, the Refectory, or the Courtyard.

Additional Concerts under the supervision of our ministries for pilgrims and tourists take place at the Church of the Ascension on the Augusta Victoria Compound (Mount of Olives)

While it is a privilege in itself to receive some of the most outstanding musicians from all over the world here in the heart of Jerusalem, our concert work means even more for us: Through music, we try to bring together Israelis, Palestinians, and expatriates. Music is beyond any political conflict; music is a gift of God. The art of music engenders the art of listening – maybe even of listening to each other – and therefore contributes to a better understanding among people and communities.

Please check our concert program and enjoy the music!
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More resources in English:


Contact: propstei@redeemer-jerusalem.com, phone: ++972 (0)2 6266 800