Putin meeting with Patriarch Theophilos III, 5 Nov 2026

The statements

Russia

• Meeting with Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem and Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia 2026-11-05 · head of government

  The Kremlin states that Theophilos III received the Order of Friendship by presidential decree for his contribution to ties with Russia, and Putin describes the churches' relations as warm. Putin says Russia will work to advance relations and stresses support for Christians in the Middle East; Theophilos III thanks Putin and describes the church's role in the region.

• Meeting with Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem and Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia 2026-11-05 · head of government · one of several topics in this statement

  Putin describes warm relations between the Russian and Jerusalem Orthodox churches and pledges to advance ties. Theophilos III thanks Putin and describes the bond between Jerusalem and Moscow as precious and revered.

• Meeting with Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem and Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia 2026-11-05 · head of government · one of several topics in this statement

  Putin says Russia places special emphasis on Christians in the Middle East. Theophilos III says the number of indigenous Christians in the Holy Land is falling due to the political situation and thanks Putin for support of the status quo arrangement.

• Meeting with Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem and Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia 2026-11-05 · head of government · one of several topics in this statement

  Theophilos III says the Jerusalem Church is aware of proposals for talks about the ongoing situation along Russia's western border and offers to help facilitate a listening exchange between brothers of the same faith.