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Anna Koulouris

Anna Koulouris

Anna Koulouris has worked in communications for the Patriarchate of Jerusalem for the past decade. She has a dual degree in Journalism and Middle Eastern Studies from Syracuse University and a Master’s in Creative Writing from the University of Edinburgh. She is originally from Syracuse, New York and is a former PIJ intern.

Articles

Canary in a Coal Mine: The Case of the Churches and the Status of Jerusalem
As independent, visible, ancient guardians of holy sites, as well as the largest landowners after the state, churches have emerged as a symbol of what radicals seek to change about Jerusalem.
Successfully Balancing Religion and Politics in the Holy Land: the Patriarchate of Jerusalem
The Patriarchate of Jerusalem has thrived amid political turmoil through its strong ties with Muslim-majority nations and focusing on its purely spiritual mission.
Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III
The Greek Orthodox Church and the Future of Jerusalem
Madaa: A Creative Center in Wadi Hilweh
The Wadi Hilweh and Madaa Centers work to preserve the Palestinian community and its voice in Silwan