The Patriarch of Jerusalem offered Putin assistance in negotiations and admitted his admiration for him.
Theophilos III, at a meeting in the Kremlin on November 5, announced his willingness to help achieve peace between Russia and Ukraine. The transcript of the conversation was released by the Presidential Press Service.
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The Patriarch called the war "the situation on the western borders" of Russia. He stated his willingness to offer assistance and support efforts to achieve "peace between brothers". ⠀.
Theophilus III also called Putin the defender of the Orthodox faith. "I personally adore you and pray every day for your health," he said, according to a translation published by the Kremlin.
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The Patriarch arrived in Moscow at the invitation of the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Kirill, who also attended the meeting. Putin awarded Theophilus III the Order of Friendship for his contribution to strengthening cooperation and spiritual ties with Russia.