Royal Jordanian Delegation visits the Jerusalem Patriarchate

On Thursday, the 24^th of April/7 May 2015, a Royal Jordanian Delegation visited the Patriarchate.

The members of the Royal Governmental Delegation were accompanied by Jordan’s Ambassador to Israel, Mr Walid Obeidat, and Jordan’s representative for Islamic and Christian Holy Sites and WAQF President, Mr Azam Hadib.

The distinguished guests were welcomed by Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem in the presence of Archbishop Aristarchos of Constantina and Hierodeacon f. Markos.

Discussed in the context of the visit were the harmonious relations between the Patriarchate of Jerusalem and the Royal Hashemite Family of Jordan, as well as the protection offered to Christian citizens in the state of Jordan.

Source: OCP