Greek Orthodox Patriarch Theophilos III Meets President Trump to Discuss Protection of Christians in the Holy Land
Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem met with Donald Trump at the White House on June 4 for a forty-minute discussion centered on the future of Christian communities in the Middle East.
According to reports, the meeting focused on protecting the rights and security of Christians throughout the region, preserving freedom of worship, and safeguarding the religious and historical heritage of the Holy Land. The Patriarch emphasized the importance of ensuring that Christian communities can continue to live and practice their faith freely in the land where Christianity was born.
The discussion also addressed ongoing challenges facing Christians in the region, including security concerns, demographic decline, and the protection of holy sites that hold immense significance for millions of believers around the world.
The meeting highlights the continuing international attention on the status of Christian communities in the Holy Land and broader Middle East, where many churches and religious leaders have expressed concerns about preserving their presence amid political instability and regional tensions.
