Holy Week 2026 at the Basilica of Saint Stephen

In the context of the ongoing conflict, the celebrations of Holy Week will take place in accordance with the measures prescribed by the authorities. All […]

Video: Corruption, Bribes and Gifts in the Bible and Neighbouring Cultures

Corruption, bribes and gifts in the societies of the ancient Near East and in the biblical texts. This is the theme that Fr Martin Staszak […]

Commemoration of the dies natalis of Father Marie-Joseph Lagrange (10 March 1938 – 10 March 2026)

Today at noon, the brothers of the École biblique et archéologique française de Jérusalem gathered to mark the dies natalis (the day of his birth […]

Gradual Reopening of the Library to Non-Resident Researchers

As of Monday 9 March, we are pleased to announce the gradual reopening of the library to non-resident researchers, subject to a commitment to comply […]

Video: ÉBAF Thursday with Fr Jakub Bluj

On Thursday, March 5, the École biblique et archéologique française de Jérusalem hosted a lecture as part of the “ÉBAF Thursdays” series. Fr Jakub Bluj, […]

The ÉBAF library is closed

Due to the state of emergency, the EBAF library is closed to non-residents. It will reopen as soon as the security measures are lifted by […]

Friars continue study and prayer in Jerusalem throughout U.S.-Israel strike on Iran

JERUSALEM — As the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran early Saturday, the Dominican friars of the École Biblique et Archéologique Française in […]

Visit of the Master of the Order to the École biblique and the Convent of Saint Stephen

From Sunday 22 to Friday 27 February, the École biblique et archéologique française de Jérusalem and the Convent of Saint Stephen received the visit of […]