The Monastery of Agios Gerasimos the Jordanite in the post-Elder Chrysostom era – Commitment to remain a strong pilgrimage center in Jerichotranslated

Report office ope.gr The commitment that the Holy Monastery of Agios Gerasimos the Jordanite in Jericho will continue to carry out its work without interruption - after the excommunication of the blessed Elder Chrysostom who reborn it and made it a key pilgrimage to the Holy Land that gathers thousands of pilgrims from all over the world despite the ongoing challenges - was expressed by representatives of its Government Jerichos during their visit to the monastery on Monday, September 8, 2026. The guests were welcomed by Rev. Metropolitan of Capitoliad, Mr. Hesychios, while the purpose of the visit was to coordinate the procedures and arrangements concerning the Monastery, after the excommunication of the blessed Elder Chrysostom. It is recalled that the Patriarchate of Jerusalem is waiting for information about the transfer of the tent, the Exodus Procession and the burial of the deceased.

The visit took place in the presence of Ismail Abu Jaber, representative of the Governor of Jericho and the Jordan Valley, Dr. Hussein Hamayel; by Raed Hananiah, representative of the High Presidential Committee on the Affairs of the Churches in Palestine, as well as various representatives of government and…