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Jerusalem Patriarch Hosts Global Leaders Amid Fragile Peace

2/6/2026

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On February 4, 2026, Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem hosted visitors including Sorin Grindeanu, President of the Romanian Parliament, and Konstantinos Koumis, Cyprus Tourism Minister, along with pilgrims from Serbia, Romania, Russia, Ukraine, and Georgia.
Grindeanu expressed gratitude and stressed the Patriarchate's mission amid fragile peace.
The Patriarch presented Grindeanu a silver-plated icon and a commemorative medal.
Cyprus Tourism Minister Konstantinos Koumis discussed financial support for the Patriarchate's education initiatives.

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On February 4, 2026, Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem hosted visitors including Sorin Grindeanu, President of the Romanian Parliament, and Konstantinos Koumis, Cyprus Tourism Minister, along with pilgrims from Serbia, Romania, Russia, Ukraine, and Georgia.
Grindeanu expressed gratitude and stressed the Patriarchate's mission amid fragile peace.
The Patriarch presented Grindeanu a silver-plated icon and a commemorative medal.
Cyprus Tourism Minister Konstantinos Koumis discussed financial support for the Patriarchate's education initiatives.