Cyprus provides support to the Patriarchates of Antioch and Jerusalemtranslated

Targeted actions to support Christian and other communities, and church and community bodies in countries of the region, announces that it will be implemented in 2026 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus. According to an announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, within the framework of the mandate of the Special Representative of the Republic of Cyprus for Religious Freedoms and the Protection of Minorities in the Middle East, targeted actions are being implemented in 2026.

Patriarchate of Jerusalem "The actions practically support Christian and other communities, as well as ecclesiastical and community bodies in countries of the region, while promoting interreligious coexistence, social cohesion and public benefit projects", it states.

In this context, it is noted, a contribution of €150,000 is granted to the Patriarchate of Jerusalem for the Church of Agios Porphyrios in Gaza, "a historic Orthodox site and a civilian shelter, for the repair of the church, social and educational activities, new school spaces and daily childcare". A one-time allowance of €20,000 was also approved for Cypriot monks of the Holy Sepulcher Brotherhood serving in the Holy Land, including…