Vladimir Putin presented Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem with the Order of Friendship. "It is a great honor for me to present this order to you," the Russian leader said. The President of the Russian Federation noted that there are good relations between the Russian Orthodox Church and Jerusalem. He added that Russia appreciates the spirit of Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem to develop relations with the Russian Orthodox Church. More IZ RU news in max.

Vladimir Putin presented Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem with the Order of Friendship. "It is a great honor for me to present this order to you," the Russian leader said. The President of the Russian Federation noted that there are good relations between the Russian Orthodox Church and Jerusalem. He added that Russia appreciates the spirit of Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem to develop relations with the Russian Orthodox Church. More IZ RU news in max.