Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem is preparing for a visit to Ukraine

Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem announced plans to visit Ukraine in the near future. The Patriarch stated that the main purpose of the upcoming trip is to hold talks aimed at establishing peace and stability in the region.

According to TASS, the patriarch confirmed his intentions during a conversation with the agency’s correspondents on November 9. According to the Primate of the Orthodox Church of Jerusalem, he intends to devote the coming days entirely to thorough preparation for the upcoming meetings and to diplomatic efforts designed to bring “calm and peace” to the conflict-ridden region.

As a reminder, on November 5, 2026, an official meeting took place in Moscow between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem, who had arrived in Russia on a visit.