Subject: The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem denounces the "illegal and unlawful" seizure and seizure of its church property by the Israeli authorities in Silwan, East Jerusalem. Ask if you intend to intervene totranslated

June 30, 2026 · 1 min read

Subject: The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem denounces the "illegal and unlawful" seizure and seizure of its church property by the Israeli authorities in Silwan, East Jerusalem. Ask if you intend to intervene towards a Greek solution

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Γιώργος Λαμπρόπουλος

That the property of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate in Silouan is being violated by Israeli authorities is very sad. In the Holy Church of Saint Helen in Volos, we have heard of the Patriarch of Jerusalem addressing the Greek Government. How exactly will Athens react?

Πέτρος Δημητρίου

Yes, it is sad what is happening in Silwan, I have read it too. The Patriarch did ask for help from Athens, but I don't know if the government will do anything concrete beyond statements. Do you think that the Greek solution can push harder for this?

Γιώργος Δημητρίου

Yes, I also heard about Patriarch Theophilos that he asked for immediate intervention. From Athens, however, we usually stick to general protests; I wonder if the Hellenic Solution could submit a specific question to the Parliament about Silouan, so that the matter is not forgotten. What do you think, would it work?

Μιχάλης Χατζής

Yes, Patriarch Theophilos raised it directly, but from Athens we really stick to lukewarm statements. The Greek Solution could submit a question about Silouan and request an update from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this would at least keep the issue alive. Do you think it will be taken seriously or will it remain in the drawers?

Ηλίας Καραγιάννης

Yes, the question would be a good idea so that the topic does not fall into oblivion. But from what I have seen in recent years at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, such issues are often left in the drawers if there is no pressure from the Church. What do you think, should we link it to some resolution of the European Parliament to get more publicity?

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