With 332 religious from 32 countries, the Custody is working in Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Cyprus, and Rhodes, side-by-side with 130 women religious. In addition to the major shrines such as the Holy Sepulchre, Bethlehem and Nazareth, the Custody has care of some 74 other biblical sites.

SANCTUARIES OF THE CUSTODY OF THE HOLY LAND

a) Properties of the Custody

GALILEE 21

JUDEA 34

SYRIA 32

JORDAN 1

Subtotal: 58

b) Sanctuaries of JUDEA:

In the hands of Jews and Muslims – 3

In property shared with other Christian denominations – 3

In the hands of other Christian denominations - 10

Total sanctuaries: 74