• About
  • Advertise
  • Contact
Saturday, July 19, 2025
No Result
View All Result
NEWSLETTER
Orthodox Times (en)
  • Home
  • Orthodoxy
    • Ecumenical Patriarchate
      • Dioceses of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
      • Mount Athos
      • Archdiocese of America
      • Archdiocese of Australia
      • Church of Crete
    • Patriarchates
      • Patriarchate of Alexandria
      • Patriarchate of Antioch
      • Patriarchate of Moscow
      • Patriarchate of Serbia
      • Patriarchate of Romania
      • Patriarchate of Jerusalem
      • Patriarchate of Bulgaria
      • Patriarchate of Georgia
    • Churches
      • Church of Greece
      • Church of Cyprus
      • Church of Poland
      • Church of Albania
      • Church of Czech and Slovakia
      • Church of Ukraine
  • Politics
    • USA
    • Europe
    • Middle East
  • Society
    • Greek Diaspora
    • Culture
  • Spirituality
  • Christianity
  • Opinions
  • Home
  • Orthodoxy
    • Ecumenical Patriarchate
      • Dioceses of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
      • Mount Athos
      • Archdiocese of America
      • Archdiocese of Australia
      • Church of Crete
    • Patriarchates
      • Patriarchate of Alexandria
      • Patriarchate of Antioch
      • Patriarchate of Moscow
      • Patriarchate of Serbia
      • Patriarchate of Romania
      • Patriarchate of Jerusalem
      • Patriarchate of Bulgaria
      • Patriarchate of Georgia
    • Churches
      • Church of Greece
      • Church of Cyprus
      • Church of Poland
      • Church of Albania
      • Church of Czech and Slovakia
      • Church of Ukraine
  • Politics
    • USA
    • Europe
    • Middle East
  • Society
    • Greek Diaspora
    • Culture
  • Spirituality
  • Christianity
  • Opinions
No Result
View All Result
Orthodox Times (en)
No Result
View All Result

14th enthronement anniversary of Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem

Nov 23, 2019 | 14:37
in Carousel Front Page, Patriarchate of Jerusalem
14th enthronement anniversary of Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem

Patriarch Theophilos III of the Holy City of Jerusalem and All Palestine celebrates on 22 November 2019 his 14th enthronement anniversary.

Patriarch Theophilos III of the Holy City of Jerusalem and All Palestine (known in the world as Elias Giannopoulos, his parents, Panagiotes-Triseugenia) was born in Gargalianes of the County of Triphylia-Messinia, in 1952.  He arrived in Jerusalem in July 1964 and enrolled at the School of the Patriarchate, graduating in 1970. On 28 June 1970 he was tonsured a monk, receiving the name Theophilos, by Benedictos, Patriarch of Jerusalem, in the Great Hall of the Patriarchate.

On 1 July 1970, according to the Synod’s decision, he was ordained Deacon in the Holy Golgotha by His Eminence Archbishop Vasilios of Jordan and served in the Holy Church of the Resurrection.

Later, he served as the Patriarch’s Deacon. On 1 July 1975, he was ordained Priest at the Holy Golgotha by His Eminence Diodoros, Archbishop of Hierapolis. According to the Synod’s decision (27-02-1975), he was sent to Athens, to pursue higher education at the Theological Faculty.

On 21 February 1978, he was bestowed the office of Archimandrite. Having completed his studies, he returned to Jerusalem and was appointed Chief Secretary of the Secretariat of the Patriarchate, as well as Teacher at the Patriarchal School, and Supervisor at the holy monastery of St. Charalambos (12-10-1979). On 02-05-1981, he was elected member of the overseeing committee of the magazine “New Sion”.

On 22-12-1981 he was sent to England to pursue post-graduate education at Durham University. Having successfully completed his studies, he returned to Jerusalem and was appointed Secretary of the Holy and Sacred Synod (12-08-1986), responsible for the Press and Information Office of the Patriarchate, as well as a member of the School Board.

On 31-10-1986 he was the representative of the Patriarchate to the Central Committee of the World Council of Churches and took part in the 7th General Assembly of W.C.C. in Canberra, Australia. From 1991 to 1996 he served as Abbot at Kana. In 1997 he was appointed member of the Judicial Committee and in the same year, he was sent to Qatar. On 27-09-2000 he was elected to the Holy and Sacred Synod.

In September 2001 he was appointed Patriarchal Commissioner in Moscow. In July 2003 he was reappointed person in charge in Qatar. On 08-06-2004 he was appointed to serve as member of the Ecclesiastical Court and in September of the same year as Elder Sacristan of the Holy Church of the Resurrection. On 14-02-2005 he was elected and ordained Archbishop of Tabor.  On 9/22-08-2005 he was unanimously elected Patriarch of the ancient Patriarchate of Jerusalem, by the Holy and Sacred Synod.

His enthronement took place on 9th /22nd November 2005 at the Holy Church of the Resurrection, in the presence of representatives from all Orthodox Churches, as well as from the Jordanian Government and the Palestinian Authority, and by His Excellency Karolos Papoulias, the President of the Republic of Greece, and the Representative of the Emir of Qatar.

After His enthronement, Theophilos III has been actively involved in the restoration of the smooth operation of the Patriarchate and the improvement in the spiritual life of its Flock, as well as in the proprietary stability of the Holy Shrines.

What is more, He made sure to enhance the participation of the Church of Jerusalem in inter-Orthodox and inter-faith proceedings in order to guard both the ecclesiastical order and the Holy Canons of the Church and to strengthen the international rights and the role of the Church of Jerusalem.

Therefore, he took part in the divided Synod on the issue of succession in the throne of the Cypriot Church, at Sambezi, in Geneva, in 2006. In the same month, he travelled to the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople on a Peace Mission. He reconfirmed by His presence the participation of the Jerusalem Patriarchate in the “World Council of Churches” and the “Council of Churches in the Middle East”.

In October 2007, at the invitation by the Government of the U.S.A., he took part in the Washington D.C. “Council of Religious Institutions of the Holy Land” in order to advance the political reconciliation process in the Holy Land.

Among His many other endeavours, he commissioned the carrying out of approved historical studies and translations on the history of the Church of Jerusalem. He took part as a Lecturer in scientific seminars and conferences in Jerusalem and Greece.

In September 2008, at the invitation of the European Parliament, Theophilos III travelled to Brussels, to present the perspectives and the problems of the Church of the Holy Land to officials of the European Community and the European Council.  In October he participated in the Synod of the Primates of all Orthodox Churches at the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.

In 2009 he participated in the “The C-1 World Dialogue” Conference held in London, where he was appointed Vice-President. The Patriarch of the Holy City of Jerusalem and all Palestine, Syria, Arabia, and beyond the Jordan River, Kana of Galilee and Holy Sion, Theophilos III.

SourceQ: Basilica.ro

Tags: Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem and All PalestinePatriarchate of Jerusalem

Follow OrthodoxTimes.com on Google News and learn all the news about Orthodoxy in Greece and worldwide.

All the latest developments in the Orthodox world, society and humankind, at the moment they happen, at OrthodoxTimes.com


Related Posts

Patriarch of Jerusalem and Cardinal Pizzaballa visit Gaza (PHOTOS & VIDEO)
Patriarchate of Jerusalem

Patriarch of Jerusalem and Cardinal Pizzaballa visit Gaza (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

July 18, 2025
Patriarchate of Jerusalem: Everyone must work together to defuse the current tensions
Patriarchate of Jerusalem

Patriarchate of Jerusalem condems strike on Gaza’s Holy Family Church

July 17, 2025
The Church Leaders of Jerusalem stand with the persecuted Christian Community
Patriarchate of Jerusalem

The Church Leaders of Jerusalem stand with the persecuted Christian Community

July 15, 2025
The feast of the Holy, Glorious, and All-Praised Apostles at the Patriarchate of Jerusalem
Patriarchate of Jerusalem

The feast of the Holy, Glorious, and All-Praised Apostles at the Patriarchate of Jerusalem

July 14, 2025
Feast of the Holy and Glorious Chief Apostles celebrated by the Patriarchate of Jerusalem
Patriarchate of Jerusalem

Feast of the Holy and Glorious Chief Apostles celebrated by the Patriarchate of Jerusalem

July 13, 2025
Potential problems lie ahead for the Phanar and Jerusalem after Sinai?
Opinions

Potential problems lie ahead for the Phanar and Jerusalem after Sinai?

July 5, 2025
Load More
Next Post
Enthronement of new Metropolitan Ieronymos of Kalavryta

Enthronement of new Metropolitan Ieronymos of Kalavryta

Latest News

Memory of Venerable Makrina

Memory of Venerable Makrina

by NewsRoom
Jul 19, 2025 | 10:30
0

The Church commemorates Venerable Dius of Antioch, who lived during the reign of Theodosius the Great. He was well...

Patriarch of Romania to mark birthday with thanksgiving prayers in Bucharest

Patriarch of Romania to mark birthday with thanksgiving prayers in Bucharest

by NewsRoom
Jul 18, 2025 | 20:06
0

Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church will celebrate his birthday on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. On this occasion,...

Participants in the “From Rome to New Rome” pilgrimage explored Roman Art and History

Participants in the “From Rome to New Rome” pilgrimage explored Roman Art and History

by NewsRoom
Jul 18, 2025 | 18:46
0

Following a private morning audience with Pope Leo XIV at Castel Gandolfo yesterday, participants in the “From Rome to...

EU approves 18th sanctions package against Russia targeting energy, banking, and trade sectors

EU approves 18th sanctions package against Russia targeting energy, banking, and trade sectors

by NewsRoom
Jul 18, 2025 | 15:41
0

The Council of General Affairs of the European Union today officially approved the 18th package of sanctions against Russia,...

Greek Defense Minister meets Patriarch of Antioch to discuss protection of Christian Communities

Greek Defense Minister meets Patriarch of Antioch to discuss protection of Christian Communities

by NewsRoom
Jul 18, 2025 | 14:56
0

Greek Minister of National Defense, Nikos Dendias, met with Patriarch John X of Antioch at the Patriarchal Seat in...

Patriarch of Jerusalem and Cardinal Pizzaballa visit Gaza (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Patriarch of Jerusalem and Cardinal Pizzaballa visit Gaza (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

by NewsRoom
Jul 18, 2025 | 14:14
0

In a powerful demonstration of ecclesial unity and humanitarian commitment, Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem, and Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa,...

Newsletter

Sign up for our weekly newsletter



Quick Links

  • Orthodoxy
  • Politics
  • Society
  • Spirituality
  • Christianity
  • Opinions
  • History
  • Press Releases

Get Social

About Us

Advertise

Contact

Terms Of Use

© 2025 OrthodoxTimes.com
digital world media

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Orthodoxy
    • Ecumenical Patriarchate
      • Dioceses of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
      • Mount Athos
      • Archdiocese of America
      • Archdiocese of Australia
      • Church of Crete
    • Patriarchates
      • Patriarchate of Alexandria
      • Patriarchate of Antioch
      • Patriarchate of Moscow
      • Patriarchate of Serbia
      • Patriarchate of Romania
      • Patriarchate of Jerusalem
      • Patriarchate of Bulgaria
      • Patriarchate of Georgia
    • Churches
      • Church of Greece
      • Church of Cyprus
      • Church of Poland
      • Church of Albania
      • Church of Czech and Slovakia
      • Church of Ukraine
  • Politics
    • USA
    • Europe
    • Middle East
  • Society
    • Greek Diaspora
    • Culture
  • Spirituality
  • Christianity
  • Opinions
  • Greek Version

© 2023 OrthodoxTimes.com - All rights reserved.

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.AcceptReject Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

Non-necessary

Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.

SAVE & ACCEPT