The Arab Orthodox Society is a charitable organization in Eastern Jerusalem. Their mission is to bring relief and opportunity to the people of the greater Jerusalem area, and to preserve and promote Palestinian cultural heritage. They do this by providing medical care and employment opportunities, and by creating a museum and cultural center. Historically the organization is part of the Arab Orthodox movement within the Greek Orthodox Church in Jerusalem.
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