Venue and schedule of the Primates’ Synaxis in Amman are known
Amman, Jordan. Photo: r-cf.bstatic.com
The Primates' Council of the Local Orthodox Churches, initiated by Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem and dedicated to resolving the "Ukrainian issue", will begin in Amman on February 26 after morning prayer and will last until 20:30. The UOJ learnt about it from its own sources.
The meeting will open after the morning prayer (begins at 9:30) and will last until 13:00. Venue – Fairmont Hotel Conference Room.
At the end of the first part of the meeting, a large audience with King Abdullah II of Jordan is scheduled, the protocol part of which will end at 16:00.
At 17:00 the second part of the meeting of the Primates' Council will begin, which will last until 20:30. According to unofficial information, a press release will be prepared at this time regarding the position to be announced in the wake of the Synaxis.
As reported by the UOJ, the Council of Primates in Amman will be closed to the media.
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