An in-person and online event from 7pm - 9pm on Thursday, 19 February 2026 examining the challenges facing the Christians of the Middle East in these turbulent times.
Thursday, 19 February, 19:00-21:00
Our Lady of Victories Parish Centre, Kensington, London, W8 6SA
Enter via Abingdon Road
Often referred to as the ‘Living Stones’, the Christians and their neighbours are facing extreme pressure across the MENA landscape.
International Lawyer and consultant on the Middle East, North Africa, and Gulf States, Dr Harry Hagopian, is joined by Dr Ruth Valerio from Embrace the Middle East, an ecumenical Christian charity working to help marginalised and vulnerable communities in the region.
The conversation is chaired by Bishop Jim Curry, Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster and Lead Bishop for the Holy Land for the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales.
This event is an in-person event but will also be streamed using Zoom.
18:30
Arrivals and light refreshments
19:00 – 21:00
Discussion and Q&A
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/RMa3XWVsR0yjAeP__9FOpg#/registration
19:00 – 21:00
Discussion and Q&A*
*Please note: questions will only be fielded from in-person guests. Sorry for any inconvenience.
