Patriarch Theophilos III: The King's Address Before the UN Embodies Jordanian Commitment to Protecting Holy Sites and Preserving the Christian Presence in Jerusalem
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The Jordanian Hashemite custodianship of the Holy Sites in Jerusalem is the decisive historical and political guarantee for the protection of the Christian presence and the preservation of the religious identity of the city.
He emphasized that His Majesty, from the Church's perspective, is today the most important and prominent protective authority in safeguarding the Christian presence in Jerusalem and in supporting the rights of its population to remain, to hold fast to their land, and to preserve their historical and religious heritage.
Patriarch Theophilos III. reaffirms the support of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate for the address of King Abdullah II. before the UN General Assembly. The text emphasizes the historical and religious responsibility of Jordan for the protection of the Holy Sites in Jerusalem. The Hashemite custodianship is presented as a guarantee for the identity and character of the city. The Christian presence in Jerusalem is described as inseparably connected with the city and as an authentic element of its history. The King is highlighted as a central protective authority for the rights of the Christian and Muslim population. The text praises the rejection of double standards and the emphasis on international law. A call is formulated for the promotion of peace, dialogue, and coexistence among all faiths.
Worldview
what this means- What, according to this text, is the root of the evil?
- Pressure on one's own community from outside
- Where does the evil reside?
- in the economy, politics, or social structures
- What helps against it?
- just social or political conditions; solidarity, mutual help, belonging
- What is human being according to this text?
- above all a part of a community or of creation
- Where is history heading?
- the message stands outside of history (inferred)
- What does the text base its claim on?
- on a present head, teacher, or office; on tradition, the fathers, an established practice
- To whom does the text's call for devotion apply?
- also to kindred traditions, but not to all
- Where is the text's criticism directed?
- at others, at society, at other groups
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Eine Weihnachtspredigt, die Bethlehem als historischen und geistlichen Ort deutet und dazu aufruft, in der Gegenwart die Zeichen der Menschwerdung Christi zu suchen und zu fördern.
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Die Predigt feiert die Prophetengeburt als Weg zu Gerechtigkeit und ruft auf, den prophetischen Charakter im Alltag zu leben.
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What the text calls for
- Heilige Stätten und Bevölkerung schützen (social)
- Frieden, Dialog und Zusammenleben fördern (social)
Measured
- Basic stance
- 1 from -2 to 2
- Insistence
- 2 of 3
- Reach
- 4 of 5
- Concreteness
- 2 of 3
- Boundary
- 1 of 3
- Time
- past 2, present 3, future 1
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Patriarch Theophilos III: The King’s Address Before the UN Embodies Jordanian Commitment to Protecting Holy Sites and Preserving the Christian Presence in Jerusalem
23/09/2026
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Jerusalem – 23 Sep 2026
His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III, Patriarch of the Holy City of Jerusalem, all Palestine, and Jordan, affirmed that the address delivered by His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein before the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly carried a clear message defending peace, justice, and human dignity, while underscoring the steadfastness of Jordanian’s position regarding Jerusalem, its holy sites, and its people.
His Beatitude stated that the significance of the Jordanian stance stems from the Hashemite Custodianship over the Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem. He described this as a historical, religious, and national responsibility that has contributed to safeguarding the Holy City’s identity, preserving its religious and historical character, and affirming that Islamic and Christian holy sites constitute an integral part of Jerusalem’s identity and heritage.
The Patriarch noted that the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem stands firmly behind His Majesty King Abdullah II in his unwavering positions regarding Jerusalem and its holy sites, and in his defense of the rights of Christians and Muslims who have historically been united by shared ethical traditions. He emphasized that, from the Church’s perspective, His Majesty represents the foremost and most prominent safeguard today in protecting the Christian presence in Jerusalem and supporting the rights of its people to remain, stand firm on their lands, and preserve their historical and religious legacy.
He added that protecting the Christian presence in Jerusalem is inseparable from protecting the city itself, and that the continued Christian presence constitutes an essential element of its history as well as its religious and cultural message. He stressed the importance of supporting the resilience of its people and preserving its holy sites and identity.
His Beatitude commended His Majesty the King’s address for adhering to principles and international law while rejecting double standards. He affirmed that Jerusalem requires responsible stances to protect its holy sites and people, and to advance opportunities for peace, dialogue, and coexistence among followers of all faiths.
Patriarch Theophilos III reaffirmed that Jordan’s stance toward Jerusalem is an extension of an enduring Hashemite tradition dedicated to protecting holy sites and fostering religious harmony. He emphasized that the Churches of Jerusalem view this approach as vital support for the resilience of Jerusalemites, and regard His Majesty King Abdullah II as a steadfast voice defending the Holy City, its people, and its sacred sites thereby preserving Jerusalem’s inclusive message and its religious and human status, while safeguarding the Christian presence as an authentic element of its history and identity.
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