# Activities of the Patriarch of Jerusalem

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/activities-of-the-patriarch-of-jerusalem
> Updated: 2026-08-08T11:36:41.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem has undertaken several religious visits and ceremonies. In late July 2026, he visited the Holy Church of St. George at the Metochion of Panagia Tomb on the Bosporus in Istanbul to inspect repairs and offer blessings.

In early August 2026, the Patriarch visited the Convent of Saint Mary Magdalene of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia in Gethsemane. Accompanied by a religious delegation and the Russian Ambassador to Israel, he participated in a Divine Liturgy and procession during the feast of Saint Mary Magdalene.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-08: Patriarch Theophilos visits Russian Orthodox Convent in Jerusalem

Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem visited the ROCOR Convent of Saint Mary Magdalene in Gethsemane to celebrate the saint's feast day with local clergy and the Russian Ambassador to Israel.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/patriarch-theophilos-visits-russian-orthodox-convent-in-jerusalem

### 2026-07-23: Patriarch of Jerusalem Visits Istanbul Holy Site as Alexandria Patriarch Marked 30-Year Memorial

Patriarch of Jerusalem inspected Istanbul's St. George church while Alexandria clergy marked 30 years since Patriarch Parthenios III's death with a memorial service.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/patriarch-of-jerusalem-visits-istanbul-holy-site-as-alexandria-patriarch-marked-30-year-memorial

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