Primates’ Council will be closed to the media
The Fairmont Hotel in Amman, Jordan, where the Synaxis of Primates will be held. Photo: booking.com
As it became known to the Union of Orthodox Journalists, the events around the Council of Primates of the Local Orthodox Churches, which will be held in Jordan from February 25 to February 27, 2020, were not allowed to be covered in the media.
Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem blessed only one media coverage of the work of the Primates' Council – the state Jordanian channel.
Two groups of Russian journalists have been already asked to leave the hotel. Representatives of the Russian media tried to film the developments from the roof of the neighboring building, but they were thwarted by the police.
As reported by the UOJ, the Jerusalem Patriarchate will host the Primates and their representatives as soon as they arrive in Jordan. The Synaxis of the Primates will be held on February 26.
Read also
Bulgarian Patriarch: OCU issue discussed in Istanbul
According to the BOC head, during the visit to the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Ukrainian issue was considered with respect for the position of the Bulgarian Church.
Shevchuk to Cherkasy officials: UGCC is on the information war front lines
The head of the UGCC told officials in Cherkasy region that the church has become an important participant in the information war.
Ukraine’s ambassador to U.S. tells congresswoman why authorities target UOC
According to Stefanishyna, the UOC speaks about persecution because it is “linked to Moscow”.
Christmas procession visits UOC churches in Kamianske
A procession with revered shrines is taking place in the city, before which prayers are offered for peace and for the people of Kamianske.
In Kherson, Met. Ioann serves funeral for UOC priest killed by drone strike
The ruling hierarch of the Kherson Eparchy led the funeral service for Archpriest Heorhii Horbenko.
Persecuted UOC parish in Kruty celebrates Christmas in makeshift space
The parish has been celebrating the Nativity of Christ outside its church building for the second year in a row.