Don Bosco in the Holy Land

Saint John Bosco (1815-1888), founder of the Salesians, is a well known and beloved saint, having consecrated his life to the poor and to the youth. The Salesians have a long and important presence in the Holy Land.

On September 10, 2013, the relics of the saint will arrive in the Holy Land and the faithful will have the possibility to venerate his earthly remains in the different Christian centers in both Israel and Palestine. The program of this visit has been published on the site of the Latin Patriarchate here