Patriarch of Jerusalem: After Trump, Theophilos also receives Putin’s “blessing” to mediate in Ukraine

After US President Trump, Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem also received the “blessing” of Russian President Vladimir Putin to mediate in efforts to achieve peace between Russia and Ukraine.

Patriarch Theophilos met with the Russian President yesterday at the Kremlin , where Putin awarded him the Order of Friendship of the Russian Federation, “in recognition of his contribution to strengthening friendship, cooperation, and spiritual ties with Russia.”

Patriarch of Jerusalem Declares Himself an Admirer of Putin Of particular significance was Patriarch Theophilos’ reference to the prospects for negotiations aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine.

Referring to proposals for talks concerning the war Russia is waging in Ukraine (the Kremlin’s official website did not use the word “war,” but instead employed a vague description referring to “the situation on Russia’s western borders”), the Patriarch emphasized his responsibility as a spiritual leader to listen to those seeking peace.

“We are ready to offer our assistance and fully encourage every effort aimed at facilitating and achieving peace between brothers,” he stated.

Concluding his remarks, Patriarch…