An Anglican Home in the Holy Land
St George’s College welcomes pilgrims from across the Anglican Communion and other Christian traditions to experience the lands of the Bible through Scripture, worship, study, interfaith encounter and community.
Part of the community
Located within the Cathedral Close in Jerusalem, the College is part of a community that includes the Cathedral Church of St George the Martyr, the Pilgrim Guest House and the ministries of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. For many North American visitors, Episcopal is the familiar name for their part of the worldwide Anglican Communion.
Shaped by the people
Every pilgrimage is shaped by the people, places and stories of the Holy Land. Pilgrims do more than visit historic sites. They explore the biblical text in its geographical setting, learn from experienced teachers and local voices, worship in sacred places and share daily life with a diverse international community.
What Makes St George’s Distinctive
- Scripture explored in the places where its stories unfolded
- Thoughtful teaching shaped by history, archaeology and the present-day context
- Prayer and worship woven throughout the journey
- Encounters with Palestinian Christians and the “living stones” of the Holy Land
- Hospitality that turns a group of travellers into a short-term pilgrim community
A Century of Pilgrimage and Education
Founded in 1920
St George’s College was founded in 1920 as a theological school for Palestinian seminarians. In the 1960s, its mission broadened to serve clergy and lay people from throughout the worldwide Anglican Communion and the wider Church.
A dedicated home
The present College building was constructed in the 1990s, creating a dedicated home for residential pilgrimage, education and community.
Supporting the mission
More than a century after its founding, the College continues to help pilgrims engage the historical, geographical, political and architectural setting of the Holy Land while supporting the mission of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem.
Meet the People of the College
The College’s ministry is made possible by a local and international team devoted to teaching, hospitality, administration and the care of every guest.
Our Patron
The Most Revd Sarah Mullally, Archbishop of Canterbury, serves as Patron of St George’s College. She describes the College as “a vital and visible sign of the Anglican presence” in the Holy Land and encourages Anglicans to experience its sacred places while meeting and supporting local Christian communities. (Saint George's College Jerusalem)
In the Words of Our Pilgrims
“This was so much more than visiting the places I had read about. Scripture, worship and community came together in a way I will carry with me.”
“You do not visit the Holy Land. You let it enter you.”
Ruth Asante
Accra, Ghana
“The scripture did not change. But I did. Every page reads differently now.”
Michael O’Brien
Dublin, Ireland
“I came to walk ancient stones. I left with a faith made new.”