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Orthodox Archbishop From Jerusalem: Conflict Won’t Go Away Until Justice is Achieved

Orthodox Archbishop From Jerusalem: Conflict Won’t Go Away Until Justice is Achieved

Sputnik International

Palestinians in Jerusalem have been living for decades in an atmosphere of hatred and racism towards them. But they call for a peaceful solution of the current escalation, based on justice and security, Archbishop Theodosios Atallah Hanna of Sebastia from the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem, told Sputnik.

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The plight of the Christians in the Middle East, especially in the Holy Land, is reportedly becoming more complicated every year, also due to pressure from Israeli authorities. Unfolding hostilities between Israel and Hamas are only worsening Christians’ life, and Jerusalem is also in danger, according to Archbishop Theodosios Atallah Hanna of Sebastia from the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem.Christians in the Holy Land are mostly Arabs, who feel they are Palestinians. They are demanding peace, but on equal rights, which they have not had until now, the cleric said in an interview with Sputnik. The archbishop added that Christians of the Holy Land hope that all initiatives aimed at ending the war will succeed, and no hostilities will spread to Jerusalem, where the main Christian shrines are located.“Civilians are paying a very high price for this war. In Gaza, as you see, buildings are being destroyed in which there can be old people and children. We do not want wars, but at the same time we emphasize that a solution of Palestinian issue is the key to peace. The war will end, but the Palestinian issue must be resolved. Therefore, we offer our prayers to God and pray to God in these difficult days when we are witnessing these painful and sad scenes. We hope that the Lord God will enlighten the hearts, minds and consciences of those who make decisions about the course of hostilities," the archbishop added. Moreover, he called on world powers to take the initiative and work for a just solution to the Palestinian issue, “to end the occupation and stop all the unjust actions that Palestinian people are subjected to."The archbishop noted that the Orthodox Church of Jerusalem has always helped victims of wars, regardless of nationality or religion, since the beginning of Arab-Israeli wars on the Holy Land. Thus, the Christian Church “selflessly plays its humanitarian role."“The Orthodox Church has always been on the victims of wars' side. In 1948, when Palestinians were expelled from their homes, our monasteries and churches received refugees. Up to now, Christian churches play a humanitarian role in Jerusalem and throughout the Holy Land. We have schools, hospitals, as well as monasteries and churches that always accept refugees - those who are left homeless or in need of food. We accept everyone who is in pain and needs help, regardless of nationality or religion. We don't drive anyone away,” the archbishop emphasized.

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