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Patriarch Theophilos III Strengthens Ties with Georgia

11/18/2025

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On November 17, 2025, Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem met with Georgia's Foreign Minister, Maka Botchorishvili, at the Orthodox Patriarchate.
The Patriarch highlighted the historical connections between the Jerusalem Patriarchate and the Georgian people, referencing Saint Nina's influence in spreading the Gospel.
He discussed the Patriarchate's commitment to safeguarding holy sites and supporting nearly 30 monasteries in the Old City.
The Patriarch honored the Monastery of Saint Porphyrios in Gaza and acknowledged Patriarch Elias of Georgia's contributions to Orthodox unity.
As a gesture of friendship, he gifted an icon of the restored Sacred Edicule, while Botchorishvili reciprocated with a Georgian gift.

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On November 17, 2025, Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem met with Georgia's Foreign Minister, Maka Botchorishvili, at the Orthodox Patriarchate.
The Patriarch highlighted the historical connections between the Jerusalem Patriarchate and the Georgian people, referencing Saint Nina's influence in spreading the Gospel.
He discussed the Patriarchate's commitment to safeguarding holy sites and supporting nearly 30 monasteries in the Old City.
The Patriarch honored the Monastery of Saint Porphyrios in Gaza and acknowledged Patriarch Elias of Georgia's contributions to Orthodox unity.
As a gesture of friendship, he gifted an icon of the restored Sacred Edicule, while Botchorishvili reciprocated with a Georgian gift.