Ambassador to Russia meets Orthodox Patriarch over religious cooperation

AMMAN — Jordan’s Ambassador to Russia Amjad Adayleh and Patriarch Kirill, the Patriarch of Moscow and all Russia, on Wednesday discussed the cooperation between Jordan and the Orthodox Patriarch to promote Jordan, especially the Baptism Site, as a destination for Christian pilgrims, the Jordan News agency, Petra, reported.

Patriarch Kirill expressed his appreciation and admiration of Jordan under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah and its constructive role in protecting the Christian presence in the region by establishing a residence for Russian pilgrims at the Baptism Site.

The Patriarch praised Jordan’s efforts in hosting refugees, including Christians who fled war torn neighbouring countries.

For his part, Adayleh hailed the Orthodox Church role in promoting values of dialogue and tolerance and protecting Christians in the region.He reviewed efforts in promoting Jordan as an “important” Christian religious site and attracting Russian tourists, referring to the steps taken by the concerned authorities to provide facilitations to visitors of religious places, mainly the Baptism Site.