Photo Credit: Mark Neiman, GPO
He stressed, “We understand the importance of the rights and the freedoms of the religious communities and the Christian community of the holy land. We want to see the Christian community flourish and be part of the Israeli experience.”
In addition the two discussed practical ways to advance freedom of worship in the region, and in Israel, including the preservation of the holy sites.
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President Rivlin concluded by thanking the Patriarch for his warm welcome, and said, “The Jewish and Christian worlds are enjoying better relations, and we have a duty to maintain open discussions and strong ties.”
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