Greek Patriarch of Holy Land at Odds with Israel
Deseret News (Salt Lake City) › December 03, 2005
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JERUSALEM -- The new Greek Orthodox patriarch of the Holy Land believes Israel is refusing to recognize his elevation in order to extort his support for a controversial land lease to Jewish groups in east Jerusalem, a church official said.
Patriarch Theofilos III, who has sued Israel to recognize his authority, will not approve the land deal made under ousted Patriarch Irineos, the official said Sunday on condition of anonymity because he is not an authorized spokesman.See the full content of this document
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Greek Patriarch of Holy Land at Odds with Israel
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