History
In 1940, Katherine George Siksek, a Palestinian Christian of great faith, a teacher’s wife and resident of the Old City of Jerusalem, began the work of the Four Homes of Mercy. As a young woman who knew some English, she volunteered for the British Red Cross immediately after World War I and learned first hand of the suffering of the impoverished residents of the Old City. Attempting to alleviate the suffering, in 1924 with a few friends, she established The Orthodox Invalids’ Home for the Destitute Sick to provide food and medical care for those in need.
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Katherine and Henrietta Siksek
| Katherine George Siksek, our FounderA Glimpse into the Life of Katherine Siksek,
A Life of Light and Love 7th April 1894 – 3rd May 1973 As recounted by Henreitta Siksek Farradj, daughter of the Katherine and the continuing guiding light of the Four Homes of Mercy She envisioned the establishment of The Four Homes of Mercy and attended to those with special needs. She toiled endlessly, faith and love her only guide. read more... Henrietta Siksek Farradj, Executive Honorary SecretaryOn May 3rd, 1973, upon her mother's death, Katherine's daughter, Henrietta Siksek Farradj, a renowned writer and broadcaster of children's stories, and teacher assumed the mantle of vision of leadership which now she still carries at the age of 94.
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