Patriarch Theophilos III on King's UN speech on Jordan's Holy Site Protection
His Beatitude Patriarch Theodore III, Patriarch of Jerusalem and all Palestine and Jordan, affirmed that His Majesty King Abdullah II's speech before the United Nations during the 81st session emphasized the pursuit of peace, justice, and human dignity, with a focus on Jordan's steadfast positions regarding Jerusalem and its holy sites. He explained that the Hashemite custodianship of the Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem preserves the city's identity and heritage, and that the Greek Orthodox Church stands behind the King in his unwavering stance to support the rights of Christians and Muslims, ensuring the continued presence of Christians and the preservation of the holy sites, as well as Jerusalem's religious and cultural identity. The Patriarch also praised the Kingdom's rejection of double standards and its adherence to international law, considering that the King's speech enhances the prospects for peace and coexistence, and affirms that safeguarding the holy sites and the city is an integral part of Jordan's historic mission.
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