The Patriarch of Jerusalem emphasized the role of education in a meeting with teacherstranslated

Consecutive meetings were held on the two days of October 14 and 15, 2026 by the Patriarch of Jerusalem, Mr. Theophilos III, focusing on issues concerning the progress of the Holy Monasteries, the position of Christians in the Middle East and the role of education in shaping the new generation. On Wednesday, October 14, His Beatitude received the abbot of the Holy Monastery of Agios Georgios Lyddis, Archimandrite Dionysios, the abbot of the Holy Monastery of Joseva, Archimandrite Konstantinos, and the abbot of the Holy Monastery of Agios Simeon Kata Monas, Archimandrite Parthenios. During the meeting, issues concerning the three monastic communities were discussed.

Afterwards, the Patriarch of Jerusalem met with the representative of the Republic of Cyprus in Ramallah, Mario Stavrou. At the center of the discussion were issues concerning the Christians of the Middle East, while the close cooperation between the Churches of Cyprus and Jerusalem was highlighted.

Patriarch Theophilos referred to the multidimensional role of the Patriarchate of Jerusalem in the Holy Land, with an emphasis on its peaceful, educational and cultural mission. At the end of the meeting, he offered Mr. Stavros souvenirs from Jerusalem and the patriarchate...