During his visit to Israel on February 20, 2025, Marko Đurić, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, met with Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem.
Đurić expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to meet Patriarch Theophilos III in Jerusalem, conveying greetings from Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia.
The minister thanked the Patriarch for his support of the Serbian people and commended the Jerusalem Patriarchate for safeguarding Christian communities and sacred sites.
Đurić highlighted the historical presence of Serbian pilgrims in the Holy Land and the contributions of Serbian monarchs to churches there, especially the Monastery of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel in the Old City.
He also informed the Patriarch about the challenges faced by the Serbian Orthodox Church, clergy, and believers in Kosovo and Metohija, including the destruction of numerous religious sites.
Đurić emphasized the importance of dialogue among the Abrahamic faiths for achieving peace in the Middle East and reiterated Serbia’s commitment to providing assistance to the region.
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