Second Conference of Arab Christians to Be Held in Amman on 6 and 7 November

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Jordan / Media Center

Sunday, November 1, 2026

The Orthodox Culture and Education Association announced, during a press conference held on Sunday evening at its headquarters in Amman, that it will organize the Second Conference of Arab Christians, entitled “The Authenticity of Faith and Arab Identity”, on 6 and 7 November 2026, with the participation of researchers, academics, intellectuals and religious figures from Jordan, the Arab region and Europe.

The conference will focus on the study of what is known as Christian Zionism, examining its historical, intellectual and theological roots and developments, highlighting the authentic Christian understanding of the Holy Bible, and refuting religious interpretations that have been used to justify political and ideological projects.

The Chairperson of the Association’s Administrative Board, Engineer Nermin Sandaha, stated that the conference forms part of the Association’s efforts to provide a platform for intellectual and cultural dialogue, and to highlight the longstanding and deeply rooted Arab Christian presence and its role in the history and present-day life of the region. She also referred to Jordan’s role in safeguarding the Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem and preserving their Arab identity and religious and human heritage.

For his part, the President of the Conference, Professor Dr Hummam Ghusaib, explained that studying this phenomenon aims to understand its origins and development, shed light on its risks and implications for thought and politics, and examine the changes and developments within these movements have undergone in the United States, Europe and the Middle East.

The conference program includes four specialized sessions addressing the Christian interpretation of the Bible in both its Old and New Testaments, the Patristic and historical understanding, the emergence and development of Christian Zionism, and ways of refuting it. The conference will also examine Muslim-Christian partnership in addressing intellectual challenges and strengthening coexistence. Its papers and discussions will be documented and made available through the Association’s digital platforms.