The L’Œuvre d’Orient Literary Prize, in partnership with La Procure, returns this year for its 15th edition.
It will be presented on September 29, 2026, by Ms. Céline GUILLAUME, president of La Procure, and Archbishop Laurent ULRICH of Paris.
This year, eight books offering a perspective of hope and truth on Eastern Christians were selected.
Books can be purchased in person at the Maison de L’Œuvre d’Orient at 61 Rue Vaugirard or on the La Procure website.
Palestine Notebooks: From One City to Another
Sylvie Jopeck and Catherine Thuillier
It tells the story of a living land through encounters in France and on the ground, beyond the war.
Ruins and Light
Father Gabriel Romanelli with Guillaume de Dieuleveult
It tells the story of Father Gabriel Romanelli’s courage as he remained with his parishioners in the heart of Gaza despite the war.
The Prior of Bethlehem
Yasmina Khadra
Next comes the story of a kidnapped publisher who is forced to uncover the story of a Palestinian monk during the war.
Words to Heal Aches and Pains
Bishop Michaeel Najeeb with Guillaume Villemot
Despite the exodus of Christians from Iraq, *Des Mots pour guérir les Maux* conveys a message of hope, dialogue, and brotherhood.
Armenian Stopovers
Tigrane Yegavian
Tigrane Yégavian recounts parts of his journey, drawing on the archives of *Mensuel France*, to which he contributes.
Armenia: A Christian Land Then and Now
René Léonian
It tells the story of Christianity as embodied in Armenian culture, from its pagan origins to the serious geopolitical upheavals affecting modern Armenia.
Saint No. 6: The Imprisoned Bishop
Tatiana Niculescu
Inspired by a true story, *Saint No. 6* depicts the inner strength of Greek Catholic Bishop Iuliu Hossu in the freezing prison of Sighet.
The Glory of Antioch
Hieromonk Elisée
Serving as our guide, Hieromonk Élisée explores the theological upheavals of the past with the expertise of a specialist.
