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Cradling Christianity

Over the years, Cradling Christianity has been a vital part of fundraising and awareness for the work of FFHL in the Holy Land. This group, made up by passionate Christians, comes together to support the marginalized Christians in the Holy Land through education, house and employment. They host an annual dinner dedicated to fundraising and raising awareness of FFHL programs. The below region invites you to join them in support of their goals and the FFHL mission.

Preserving Christianity in the Holy Land

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Cradling Christianity Support Group

Mission Statement: Cradling Christianity was founded in 2006 by a group of Catholics from Columbus, Ohio, upon their return from a pilgrimage to the Holy Land.  Cradling Christianity strives to assist the Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land to provide education, housing and employment to Christians in the Holy Land.

Objective: Cradling Christianity assists the Franciscan Foundation of the Holy Land to help the marginalized Christians in the Holy Land by providing education opportunities, housing and employment.

Get Involved with Cradling Christianity

Leave a Legacy and Support Christianity in the Birthplace of Christ

Become a member of Cradling Christianity and learn how you can help FFHL in their mission to preserve Christianity in the Holy Land.

UPCOMING EVENT

A Day of Shrines and Wines

One-Day Pilgrimage to Maria Stein, Ohio presented by Cradling Christianity

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Experience a day of spiritual enrichment with a guided tour of the Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics and the historic St. John the Baptist Church. Enjoy fellowship and fun with fellow wine-lovers! Have lunch at the shrine, Mass with Fr. John Puodziunas (President of the Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land), inspiring talks and time to explore the grounds, courtyard, museum and gift shop. End the day with a wine tasting led by noted wine enthusiast Dan Tarpy and paired with delicious charcuterie.