Patriarch Daniel of Romania sent today a message to Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem expressing his concern about the escalating military conflict in the Holy Land and praying for the restoration of a just and lasting peace.
He said, “In particular, we pray that Jesus Christ will be with Your Beatitude and the Patriarchate of Jerusalem in these difficult times of military conflict in the Holy Land.”
Read the full message of Patriarch of Romania:
It is with great concern that I received the news of the escalation of the military conflict in the Holy Land following the massive drone and missile attack launched by Iran on Israel on Saturday night, April 13, 2024.
Therefore, in this context marked by violence and armed tensions, we pray to God to grant political leaders the wisdom of peacemakers, so that the war in the Holy Land may cease and a just and lasting peace may be restored.
In particular, we pray that Jesus Christ will be with Your Beatitude and the Patriarchate of Jerusalem in these difficult times of military conflict in the Holy Land.
With brotherly love in Christ the Lord,
† DANIEL
Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church
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