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In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, we sit down with Mother Agapia Stephanopoulos, a Greek Orthodox nun who lived in Palestine, to discuss faith, identity, history, and the lived reality of Palestinians under occupation.

Mother Agapia shares her experiences living among Palestinian Christians and Muslims, reflecting on the spiritual importance of Palestine to Christians around the world, the history of Greek Orthodoxy in the Holy Land, and the resilience of both Christian and Muslim Palestinian communities enduring war, displacement, and oppression.

We also explore the changing attitudes toward Palestine in North America, the role of media figures in shaping public opinion, tensions facing Palestinian Christians, and the broader political and religious narratives surrounding the conflict.

This episode is a conversation about history, humanity, resistance, and faith. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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The views expressed in this video are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent the views of the host, producers, platform, or any affiliated organisation. This content is provided for lawful, informational, and analytical purposes only, and should not be taken as professional advice. Viewer discretion is advised.


00:00 – Introduction
02:50 – Why Palestine Matters to Christians: The History of Greek Orthodoxy
05:18 – Shifting Attitudes Toward Palestinians in North America
08:00 – How Much Influence Do Figures Like Tucker Carlson Have on Changing Views of Palestine?
10:15 – The Relationship Between Christians and Muslims in Palestine
13:05 – Rising Hostility Toward Christians Among Some Jewish Israelis
18:24 – Why Zionists Often Treat Palestinians the Same Regardless of Religion
21:58 – Do “Judeo-Christian Values” Really Exist?
28:30 – Politics and Resistance Movements Within Palestine
31:20 – The History of St. George in Palestine and the Steadfastness of Palestinians During Genocide
35:25 – The American Right Wing, Xenophobia, and Religion in Palestine
39:00 – Is the Message About Palestine Finally Reaching the Wider Public?

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