Met Emmanuel brings “fraternal greetings” to Georgian Patriarch from Phanar

On August 11, Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia of All Georgia received the Phanar hierarch, Metropolitan Emmanuel (Adamakis) of Chalcedon. This is reported by the official website of the Georgian Church.

The Metropolitan of Chalcedon conveyed fraternal greetings from Patriarch Bartholomew to the Primate of the Georgian Church and said that after the pandemic, it is important to resume bilateral visits “to strengthen friendship and unity in order to overcome current difficulties and challenges.”

Both sides expressed their condolences over the tragic events in Ukraine and stressed the need to take appropriate measures to end the war and promote peace.

Earlier, the UOJ reported that, according to the Primate of the Polish Church, in order to resolve the Ukrainian issue, Patriarch Bartholomew should convene all the Heads of the Local Churches.

Read also

UOC KP accepted a cleric from Romania together with his parish

A cleric from Romania joined the Kyiv Patriarchate, declaring his desire to maintain 'unity' with Nikodim's structure.

Dumenko and Zoria arrive on a visit to Belgian Metropolis of Phanar

Metropolitan Athenagoras discussed with Dumenko the pastoral care of Ukrainians in the Benelux.

Ministry of Social Policy, Family and Unity supports LGBT

The Ministry of Family published a rainbow logo of a same-sex family and called for respect for homosexuals.

Minkult moves pagan holiday of Kupala following OCU calendar reform

The Ministry of Culture published a selection of Kupala festivities and scheduled them for June 20–21  instead of the traditional night of July 7 in the old style.

FIFA dedicates Iran–Egypt match to LGBT community

FIFA has required Muslim athletes to take part in a “Pride match” featuring rainbow-themed symbolism despite their religious convictions.

Palestinian MFA condemns Israel’s seizure of Jerusalem Church land

Palestine called on the international community to stop the displacement of Christians from Jerusalem.