“preparations should not be limited to the anniversary year itself. The goal is to use 2030 as the starting point for a sustainable, long-term effort to strengthen Jordan’s position on the global Christian pilgrimage map and leave a lasting legacy for future generations

“Jordan, under its Hashemite leadership and with the participation of its people, Churches and institutions, is preparing to welcome the world in 2030

“the projects formed part of preparations for the 2030 commemoration, initiated by the Council of Church Leaders in Jordan and supported by King Abdullah II of Jordan, so that it may become a global event commensurate with the spiritual and historical status of the site and Jordans humanitarian message

“the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia has sought to demonstrate in practical ways its commitment to giving young people an active role in the present life of the Church, the Greek Australian community and wider Australian society

Archbishop Makarios ›

Archbishop

Reported

“they had prayed for the Orthodox Church and their peoples, asking God to preserve them “in faith, unity of mind and love,” despite the challenges facing contemporary society

Patriarch Kirill ›

Patriarch of Moscow

Reported

“the patience, confession of faith, and faithfulness to Christ of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church will serve as an important example for strengthening future generations of Orthodox believers

“nothing separates the Orthodox Christian community worldwide