Patriarch Kirill discussed with Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem the upcoming anniversary of the Baptism of Jesus Christ in 2030translated

The upcoming anniversary of the Baptism of the Lord Jesus Christ in the Jordan River in 2030 was discussed by His Holiness Patriarch Kirill and Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem.

This happened on November 5, 2026 during a meeting of the Primates of the Russian and Jerusalem Orthodox Churches at the Patriarchal Residence in Moscow, the DECR website reports.

It is noted that “among the topics raised in the conversation is the upcoming celebration in Jordan of the anniversary of the Baptism of Jesus Christ in 2030.”

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Also, during the fraternal communication, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill spoke about the development of church life in Moscow and the Russian Orthodox Church as a whole.

For his part, Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem spoke about the life of the Orthodox Church of Jerusalem and the situation of Christians in the Middle East.

In response to this, the Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church once again expressed condolences in connection with the terrorist attack that occurred on October 23, 2026 in Jordan at the Orthodox Church of St. George in the Hammoud district of Al-Karak province. According to the latest data, nine people were killed and more than 30 were injured.

In addition, during the conversation, the High Hierarchs exchanged views on the current problems in...