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Following the recent deposition of Patriarch [[Irenaios I (Skopelitis) of Jerusalem|Irenaios I]] amidst scandals regarding the transfer of land to Jewish control, the Holy Synod of the church named as their [[locum tenens|temporary primate]] His Eminence Metropolitan [[Cornelius (Rodousakis) of Petra]].  On [[August 22]], 2005, the Holy Synod unanimously elected the former Archbishop of Tabor, [[Theophilus III (Giannopoulos) of Jerusalem|Theophilus]], as the 141st Patriarch of Jerusalem.
 
Following the recent deposition of Patriarch [[Irenaios I (Skopelitis) of Jerusalem|Irenaios I]] amidst scandals regarding the transfer of land to Jewish control, the Holy Synod of the church named as their [[locum tenens|temporary primate]] His Eminence Metropolitan [[Cornelius (Rodousakis) of Petra]].  On [[August 22]], 2005, the Holy Synod unanimously elected the former Archbishop of Tabor, [[Theophilus III (Giannopoulos) of Jerusalem|Theophilus]], as the 141st Patriarch of Jerusalem.
  
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The first Apostolic Council was held in ca. 49-52AD and ruled that the Gentiles do not have to become Jews before becoming Christians.
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The first Apostolic Council was held in ca. 49-52AD and rules that the Gentiles do not have to become Jews before becoming Christians.
 
  
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In 70 AD, the roman emperor [[w:Titus|Titus]] captures and destroyes Jerusalem. The Jewish temple is demolished and under difficult conditions the Christians move to Pella on the east bank of the Jordan River.
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In 70 AD, the Roman Emperor [[w:Titus|Titus]] captured and destroyed Jerusalem. The Jewish temple was demolished, and, under difficult conditions, the Christians moved to Pella on the east bank of the Jordan River.
  
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By 135AD the roman emperor [[w:Hadrian|Hadrian]] builds a pagan temple over the ruins of Golgotha and covers the Holy Tomb with dirt. A new roman city is declared and is named ''Aelia Capitolina'' and Christians are permitted to come back to Jerusalem. The Jewish people are not allowed to return, in the meantime, Christianity is spreading all over Palestine and many communities and episcopacies are created under the primacy of the Metropolitan of Caesaria.
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By 135 AD, the Roman Emperor [[w:Hadrian|Hadrian]] built a pagan temple over the ruins of Golgotha and covered the Holy Tomb with dirt. A new Roman city was declared and named ''Aelia Capitolina''. Although Christians were then permitted to return to Jerusalem, the Jewish people were not.  In the meantime, Christianity spread throughout Palestine; many communities and episcopacies were created under the primacy of the Metropolitan of Caesaria.
  
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By 326AD, St. Helena visits Jerusalem to rediscover the riuns of the old Jerusalem. During the excavations, she discovers three crosses and through a miraculous event the [[True Cross]] of Christ is discovered. Her son, St. [[Constantine the Great]] commissions for the demolition of the Roman buildings and the construction of the [[Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Jerusalem)|Church of the Holy Sepulchre]].
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By 326 AD, St. Helena visited Jerusalem to rediscover the ruins of the old Jerusalem. During the excavations, she discovered three crosses, and through a miraculous event the [[True Cross]] of Christ was discovered. Her son, St. [[Constantine the Great]] commissioned the demolition of the Roman buildings and the construction of the [[Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Jerusalem)|Church of the Holy Sepulchre]].
  
 
==Holy places of worship==
 
==Holy places of worship==
 
===Biblical===
 
===Biblical===
 
*The [[Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Jerusalem)]]
 
*The [[Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Jerusalem)]]
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*St. Sion
 
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===Places of importance===
 
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*The [[St. Catherine's Monastery (Sinai)|Holy Monastery of St. Catherine]] ([[Mount Sinai]]), also believed to be the site of the Burning Bush from the Old Testament.
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*[[St. Catherine's Monastery (Sinai)|Holy Monastery of St. Catherine]] ([[Mount Sinai]]), believed to be the site of the Burning Bush from the Old Testament
  
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#The Lavra of St. Savvas the Hegiasmenos
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#The Monastery of St. George the Hozevitou (location)
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#The Monastery of St. George the Hozevitou (location).
 
 
#The Monastery of St. Martha and Mary (Bethany)
 
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There are a total of 25 monasteries within the city of Jerusalem:
 
There are a total of 25 monasteries within the city of Jerusalem:
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#The Holy Monastery of Abraam, a dependency of the Holy Sepulchre.
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#The Holy Monastery of St. Sion, also the Patriarchal Theological college
 
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#The Holy Monastery of Panagia "Seidanagias"
 
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There are two churches in Jerusalem, the Church of St. Demetrios and the Church of St. Theklas. There is also the cathedric Church of St. Iakovos the "Adelfotheou" which also has two chapels dedicated to the Myrofores and the Holy 40 Martyrs of Jerusalem. The chapel of the Holy 40 martyrs holds the relics of all the Patriarchs of Jerusalem.
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There are two churches in Jerusalem, the Church of St. Demetrios and the Church of St. Theklas. There is also the cathedric Church of St. Iakovos the "Adelfotheou" (Brother of the Lord) which also has two chapels dedicated to the Myrofores (Myrrh-bearers) and the Holy 40 Martyrs of Jerusalem. The chapel of the Holy 40 Martyrs holds the relics of all the Patriarchs of Jerusalem. --->
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==Related articles==
 
 
*[[New Church of St. Mary, the Theotokos (Jerusalem)]]
 
*[[New Church of St. Mary, the Theotokos (Jerusalem)]]
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*[[Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem in North and South America]]
  
 
==External links==
 
==External links==
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===Structure===
 
 
*[http://www.jerusalem-patriarchate.info/ Official Website of the Church of Jerusalem] (Main page)
 
*[http://www.jerusalem-patriarchate.info/ Official Website of the Church of Jerusalem] (Main page)
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:- [http://www.saintgeorgetaybeh.org/ Greek Orthodox Church of St. George], Taybeh (Palestine)
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**[http://www.saintgeorgetaybeh.org/ Greek Orthodox Church of St. George], Taybeh (Palestine)
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===Metochia of the the Holy Sepulcher in America===
 
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#[http://theholysepulcher.org/ Monastery of the Holy Cross] (Long Island, New York)
 
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#[http://monastery.org/ Monastery of the Glorious Ascension] (Resaca, Georgia)
 
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#[http://jerusalemusa.org/direcotry.htm/ Link to directory of the Jerusalem Orthodox Communities in America]
 
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*[http://ancientfaith.com/podcasts/features/ Interviews with Christians in the Holy Land] ([[Ancient Faith Radio]])
 
*[http://ancientfaith.com/podcasts/features/ Interviews with Christians in the Holy Land] ([[Ancient Faith Radio]])
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*[http://www.cnewa.org/ecc-bodypg.aspx?eccpageID=16&IndexView=toc Eastern Christian Churches: The Patriarchate of Jerusalem] by Ronald Roberson, a Roman Catholic priest and scholar
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*[http://www.cnewa.org/ecc-bodypg-us.aspx?eccpageID=16&IndexView=toc Eastern Christian Churches: The Patriarchate of Jerusalem] by Ronald Roberson, a Roman Catholic priest and scholar
 
*[http://www.geocities.com/rev_alexander2000/ Rum Orthodox Ivri: The Website of the Eastern Orthodox Christian Community within Israeli Society], served by Fr. Alexander Winogradsky, a priest of Jewish ethnicity serving mainly in Hebrew
 
*[http://www.geocities.com/rev_alexander2000/ Rum Orthodox Ivri: The Website of the Eastern Orthodox Christian Community within Israeli Society], served by Fr. Alexander Winogradsky, a priest of Jewish ethnicity serving mainly in Hebrew
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*[http://www.monastery.org/ Epitropia of the Holy Sepulchre in America]
 
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*[http://www.yvelia.com/greekcommunity/ The Greek Orthodox Community of Jerusalem / Greek Colony, Jerusalem, Israel]
 
  
 
===Jaffa Gate Deal and Recognition Issues 2004-2007===
 
===Jaffa Gate Deal and Recognition Issues 2004-2007===
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* Moran, Dominic. [http://www.isn.ethz.ch/news/sw/details.cfm?ID=11310 The Battle for Jerusalem]. '''ISN Security Watch'''. 18 May, 2005.
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*Moran, Dominic. [http://www.isn.ethz.ch/news/sw/details.cfm?ID=11310 The Battle for Jerusalem] ''ISN Security Watch'', 18 May 2005.
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* Morenatti, Emilio. [http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,901050606-1066874,00.html An Unorthodox Deal?]. '''TIME''', 29 May, 2005.
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*Morenatti, Emilio. [http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,901050606-1066874,00.html An Unorthodox Deal?] ''TIME'', 29 May 2005.
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* Rapoport, Meron. [http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/820990.html Burnt Offerings]. '''Haaretz.com''', 9 February, 2007.
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*Rapoport, Meron. [http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/820990.html Burnt Offerings] ''Haaretz.com'', 9 February 2007.
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* The Associated Press. [http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/05/14/europe/EU-REL-Greece-Jordan-Patriarch.php Embattled Jerusalem Patriarch says he is still supported by Jordan's King.] '''International Herald Tribune'''. 14 May, 2007.
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*The Associated Press. [http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/05/14/europe/EU-REL-Greece-Jordan-Patriarch.php Embattled Jerusalem Patriarch Says He is Still Supported by Jordan's King] ''International Herald Tribune''. 14 May 2007.
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* [http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/71899.html Solution looming in Jerusalem Orthodox Church row]. '''Earthtimes.org''', 12 June, 2007.
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*[http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/71899.html Solution Looming in Jerusalem Orthodox Church Row] ''Earthtimes.org'', 12 June 2007.
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* [http://www.hri.org/news/greek/ana/2007/07-06-14.ana.html#06 Jordan reverses decision over Jerusalem Patriarch]. '''Athens News Agency'''. 14 June, 2007.
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*[http://www.hri.org/news/greek/ana/2007/07-06-14.ana.html#06 Jordan Reverses Decision over Jerusalem Patriarch During Bakoyannis Visit] ''Athens News Agency''. 14 June 2007.
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* Lefkovits, Etgar. [http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull&cid=1183053087602 Greece's Government urges Israelis to recognize Greek Orthodox Patriarch]. '''The Jerusalem Post'''. 2 July, 2007.
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*Lefkovits, Etgar. [http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull&cid=1183053087602 Greece's Government urges Israel to Recognize Greek Orthodox Patriarch] ''The Jerusalem Post''. 2 July 2007.
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* Mackenzie, Nick. [http://www.religiousintelligence.co.uk/news/?NewsID=878 Athens appeals to Israelis over Patriarch]. '''Religious Intelligence''', 3 July, 2007.
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*Mackenzie, Nick. [http://www.religiousintelligence.co.uk/news/?NewsID=878 Athens Appeals to Israelis over Patriarch] ''Religious Intelligence'', 3 July 2007.
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* Theros, Patrick Nickolas (US Ambassador). [http://www.orthodoxnews.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=EditorialsOpinion.one&content_id=16261&CFID=70157138&CFTOKEN=45352409 Jerusalem and Greece: Dora’s Staunch Defense of Religious Freedom Gives Church in Holy Land Respite].'''The National Herald''', 20 July, 2007.
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*Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs. [http://www.mfa.gr/www.mfa.gr/Articles/en-US/20122007_KL1214.htm Briefing of Greek Government Regarding the Israeli Cabinet's Recognition of the Greek Orthodox Patriarch] 16 December 2007.
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* Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs. [http://www.mfa.gr/www.mfa.gr/Articles/en-US/20122007_KL1214.htm Briefing of Greek government regarding the Israeli Cabinet’s recognition of the Greek Orthodox Patriarch].16 December, 2007.
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*European Jewish Press. [http://www.ejpress.org/article/22658 Israel Takes Two Years to Recognise Greek Patriarch] 18 December 2007.   
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* European Jewish Press. [http://www.ejpress.org/article/22658 Israel takes two years to recognise Greek Patriarch]. 18 December, 2007.   
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*Israel National News. [http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/124634 Pro-PLO Greek Orthodox Church Leader Ousted] 19 December 2007.
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* Israel National News. [http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/124634 Pro-PLO Greek Orthodox Church Leader Ousted]. 19 December, 2007.
 
  
 
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Revision as of 15:18, March 21, 2008

Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem
Founder(s) The Apostles
Autocephaly/Autonomy declared Traditional
Autocephaly/Autonomy recognized 692 by Quinisext Council
Current primate Patr. Theophilus
Headquarters Jerusalem, Israel
Primary territory Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the Gulf States (except Kuwait)
Possessions abroad United States, South America
Liturgical language(s) Greek, English, Arabic
Musical tradition Byzantine Chant
Calendar Julian
Population estimate 130,000
Official website Church of Jerusalem

The Church of Jerusalem is the "Mother of all Churches" of all of Christendom, because it was in Jerusalem that the Church was established on the day of Pentecost with the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples of Jesus Christ. From Jerusalem the gospel of Christ was spread to the world.

As Christianity spread, and the persecutions of the Jews by Roman authorities in their homeland increased, causing the dispersion of many of the Christians from Jerusalem, the import of this church and its impact on the ongoing life of the whole Church diminished. As other churches gained ascendency, namely the Churches of Rome, Constantinople, Alexandria, and Antioch, the Church of Jerusalem was accorded a place of honor with them among the five original Christian patriarchates of the Christian world, called the Pentarchy.

The Church of Jerusalem remains the custodian of many of the holy sites in Jerusalem and environs, sometimes jointly with Roman Catholic or Coptic or Armenian Christians, including the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem and the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

Lately there has been criticism of the church leadership by Palestinian faithful, who accuse the Greek-speaking and largely Greek-born leadership of squandering their money and treating their Arabic-speaking members as second-class faithful.

Following the recent deposition of Patriarch Irenaios I amidst scandals regarding the transfer of land to Jewish control, the Holy Synod of the church named as their temporary primate His Eminence Metropolitan Cornelius (Rodousakis) of Petra. On August 22, 2005, the Holy Synod unanimously elected the former Archbishop of Tabor, Theophilus, as the 141st Patriarch of Jerusalem.

Places of importance

See also

External links

Jaffa Gate Deal and Recognition Issues 2004-2007


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