Theophilos III
Theophilos III is the current Patriarch of Jerusalem, a prominent religious leader in the Eastern Orthodox Church. He has held the position since 2005 and is responsible for overseeing the spiritual and administrative needs of the Orthodox Christian community in Jerusalem and surrounding regions. As Patriarch, he plays a significant role in the annual ceremony of the Holy Fire, a significant event for Orthodox Christians that symbolizes the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. His leadership is marked by efforts to maintain peace and dialogue among religious communities in a region often marked by conflict.
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Theophilos III is the current Patriarch who has challenged the legality of property sales made by his predecessor.
Die Kirche verkauft ihr Land in Jerusalem zu Spottpreisen – auch an Siedler
Switzerland· 2026-02-10
Theophilos III presided over the ordination ceremony of Archbishop Simeon.
Γεραπετρίτης για τη Μονή Σινά: Η συνεργασία με την Αίγυπτο προχωρά – Βρισκόμαστε σε προκαταρκτική συμφωνία
Greece· 2025-10-19
Theophilos III will ordain Symeon Papadopoulos in Jerusalem.
Εντός και Εκτός: Ελλάς – Ινδία – Βρετανία, συμμαχία;Greece· 2025-10-11
The article mentions Theophilos III's visit to the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Εντός και Εκτός: Ο ανταγωνισμός για την αεράμυναGreece· 2025-09-16
Theophilos III, the Patriarch of Jerusalem, met with the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, in Istanbul.
Κωνσταντινούπολη: Συνάντηση του Πατριάρχη Ιεροσολύμων με τον ΕρντογάνGreece· 2025-09-13
Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem made the decision for Christians not to evacuate Gaza.
Los cristianos no quieren abandonar las iglesias de Gaza a pesar de los ataques y las órdenes de evacuación de Israel: “si morimos, que sea en la casa del Señor’
Panama· 2025-08-29
Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem made the decision for the community not to evacuate from Gaza.
"Si morimos, que sea en la casa del Señor"
Venezuela· 2025-08-29Theophilos III is the Patriarch of Jerusalem who is facing challenges related to the Greek Orthodox presence in the region.
Εντός και Εκτός: Δικαίωση μετά 15 χρόνια για τα υποβρύχιαGreece· 2025-08-08
Theophilos III visited Gaza and the Holy Family Church.
Pemukim Yahudi Terus Serang Desa Kristen Palestina
Indonesia· 2025-07-28
The Greek Orthodox Patriarch, Theophilos III, said his Church would 'stand in solidarity' with 'the whole people of Gaza'.
Church leaders return with ‘broken hearts’ after rare Gaza visit
United Kingdom· 2025-07-23
Pizzaballa travelled to Gaza with the Greek Orthodox patriarch Theophilos III, in a show of cross-denominational solidarity after the attack on the Holy Family church.
Cardinal calls Israel’s policy in Gaza ‘morally unjustifiable’ after visit | GazaUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-22
Theophilos III is the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem who visited the Christian community in Gaza after the attack.
Beschuss der einzigen katholischen Kirche sorgt für EmpörungSwitzerland· 2025-07-19
Theophilos III, the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, visited Gaza to show support for Gaza’s Catholics.
Christian leaders make rare visit to Gaza following deadly Israeli church attack
United States· 2025-07-19
Greek Orthodox Patriarch Theophilos III entered Gaza alongside Pierbattista Pizzaballa to show solidarity with the affected community.
Catholic and Greek Orthodox leaders enter Gaza, express solidarity after Israeli strike on church
Canada· 2025-07-18Theophilos III, the Greek Orthodox patriarch, accompanied Pierbattista Pizzaballa on the visit to Gaza.
Christian patriarchs make joint visit to shelled church in Gaza | Israel-Gaza warUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-18
Theophilos III is the Patriarch whose blessings were conveyed during the ceremony.
Το Αγιο Φως ταξίδεψε σε όλη την ΕλλάδαGreece· 2025-04-20
Theophilos III is the Patriarch of Jerusalem who delivered the Holy Light to the Greek delegation.
Εφτασε στην Ελλάδα το Αγιο ΦωςGreece· 2025-04-19