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Patriarch of Jerusalem: The Christian presence in Jerusalem is importanttranslated

September 3, 2026 · 1 min read

A meeting was held by His Beatitude the Patriarch of Jerusalem, Mr. Theofilos with the US Ambassador to Lebanon Mr. Michel Issa, emphasizing that the Christian presence in Jerusalem is a vital factor for the Middle East. His Beatitude mentioned that the Patriarchate has preserved the Holy Lands and kept them open to everyone. His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III also recalled the discussion he had with President Trump, during the meeting they had in the Oval Office last April, regarding the Christians of the Middle East and the spiritual role of Jerusalem.

The announcement of the Chief Secretariat in detail:

His Beatitude the Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III emphasized to His Excellency Mr. Michel Issa, Ambassador of the United States of America to Lebanon, that the Christian presence in Jerusalem is a vital factor for the Middle East.

The Patriarch of Jerusalem welcomed Mr. Issa to the Patriarchate, in the middle of the unfolding war and the regional crisis. He emphasized that His Excellency Mr. Issa's roots in the region, as well as his Christian heritage, of...

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Илья Смирнов
Хорошо, что Патриарх подчеркнул про сохранение Святых Мест открытыми для всех. Это действительно важно, особенно когда вокруг столько напряжения. Интересно, как там сейчас обстоят дела с паломниками после всего, что происходит.
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