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nuvvao, vvi oiai icm a vioici n pci ocvuuui i ui x^i n i»uai io 11 i u ic icyiui i. i i icii
unwavering faith and sacrifice serve as an inspiration to contemporary Christians in
the%-abian Peninsula.

Renewing missionary spirit
The Jubilee offers an opportunity to rediscover the legacy of the martyrs of the
Arabian Peninsula and to find consolation in their stories of commitment to Christ,
even in the face of martyrdom.
"We see our continuity with the Christian communities and monasteries that
emerged in this region," said Bishop Berardi. “This anniversary year is an opportunity
to renew our missionary spirit and deepen our faith. We, in turn, must bear witness to
Christ and the Gospel by living a holy and consistent life."
In the spirit of the Jubilee, Holy Doors will be opened at the Kuwait Cathedral
and the Bahrain Cathedral.

Pilgrimage and plenary indulgence
Pope Francis issued a decree in August 2023 to officially open the Jubilee of
Saint Arethas and his Companions in the Arabian Peninsula, which spans from 24
October 2023 to 23 October 2024.

The decree also grants a plenary indulgence to the faithful who undertake a
pilgrimage to the Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia in Awali, Bahrain, the Cathedral of
St. Joseph in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, or the Parish of St. Arethas.
“Our life is a pilgrimage," said Bishop Berardi. "Our pilgrimage is often not easy,
because of the difficulties of life, the environment and the society in which we live.
But it is always possible to follow Jesus and the Gospel if we express our love for the
Father and when we allow ourselves to be guided by the Holy Spirit."
To foster a deeper connection with the region's Christian martyrs, a book
entitled "The Unforgotten Martyrs of Arabia", first published in English in 2020, has
been translated into several languages.
A relic of Saint Arethas is also expected to arrive in Bahrain in November 2023,
marking the return of the saint’s remains to the Arabian Peninsula after nearly
fourteen centuries.
In the Arabian Peninsula, which is home to approximately 2.5 million Catholic
faithful, the Jubilee for the 1,500th anniversary of the Martyrs of Arabia offers a
reminder of the region's rich Christian history and an invitation for a renewal of faith.

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21 October 2023,12:09