I who lived in Jerusalem for very long, I worshipped under the calls of its minarets, and submitted to the will of God under the rhythm of its church… - Hilarion Capucci

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I who lived in Jerusalem for very long, I worshipped under the calls of its minarets, and submitted to the will of God under the rhythm of its church bells. I was exiled from my beloved Palestine. I am thirsty, I am longing to return to Jerusalem, I am longing to beautify my eyes with it before I die.

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About Hilarion Capucci

Hilarion Capucci (2 March 1922 – 1 January 2017) was a prelate of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church who served as the vicar of the Patriarchal Dependent Territory of Jerusalem.

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