On Thursday morning, January 9, 2020, the members of the Christian Churches of Jerusalem visited the Patriarchate of Jerusalem on the occasion of Christmas. The mutual festal visits have long been established, as they contribute to the creation of a peaceful atmosphere for the good co-operation in order to safeguard the All-holy Shrines and the protection of the Christians of the Holy Land.
The first visit was from the Custodia Terrae Sanctae, the Brotherhood of the Franciscans. Hegoumen Fr. Francesco Paton congratulated Patriarch of Jerusalem for the excellent co-operation they keep in order to safeguard and preserve the Holy Shrines and because He raises His voice for the protection of the Christians of the Holy Land.
A delegation under Geronda Secretary-General Archbishop Aristarchos of Constantina visited the Churches of the Syrians, Copts and Ethiopians.
Source: Patriarchate of Jerusalem