The visit of Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem to Moscow has come to an end

On November 6, 2026, Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem concluded his official visit to Moscow, which took place at the invitation of Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia. According to the Orthodoxia News Agency, the itinerary included a series of important meetings and visits to holy sites in the Russian capital.

During his stay in Moscow on November 5, 2026, Patriarch Theophilus III visited the Pokrovsky Convent, where he prayed before the relics of St. Blessed Matrona of Moscow. On the same day, a fraternal meeting between the Primates of the Russian and Jerusalem Orthodox Churches took place at the Patriarchal Residence, during which the parties discussed issues of interchurch cooperation and exchanged views on current topics.

One of the key events of the visit was a meeting in the Kremlin with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In recognition of his contributions to strengthening friendship, cooperation, and spiritual ties with Russia, the head of state presented the Patriarch of Jerusalem with a state award—the Order of Friendship.

The visit concluded on November 6 with a flight from Vnukovo-3 Airport. Representatives of the leadership of the Department for External Church Relations of the Moscow Patriarchate, including Metropolitan Anthony of Volokolamsk, as well as advisors and staff of the Patriarchate, arrived to see off the Primate of the Church of Jerusalem.