Historical Continuity of Palestinian Christians

The Palestinian Christian community represents the oldest Christian presence in the world, with an unbroken continuity traced back to the time of Christ. This community has endured various occupations and shifts in identity, evolving alongside the political landscape of Palestine over centuries. While there was a time when Christians constituted a majority, the demographic landscape has changed significantly since the Arab invasion in the 7th century and the subsequent events such as the Crusades. The enduring presence of this community is not merely tied to historical sites, but rather to a living faith that has persisted in worship from the early church in Jerusalem to today.