On Friday, February 13, 2026, Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem received Metropolitan Benedict of Diocaesarea, Patriarchal Representative in Bethlehem, with whom he discussed matters concerning the Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem.
He then welcomed a large group of pilgrims from Russia, Estonia, Bulgaria, Romania, Montenegro, and other countries.
He also received a small group of clergy and faithful led by Archbishop Ignatius of Aktobe.
Finally, His Beatitude received the presbyter Fr. Alexander regarding matters related to his parish in Beersheba.





















