Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem

The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem maintains its headquarters at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, functioning as the primary Eastern Orthodox authority in the Holy Land.

In 451 AD, the Council of Chalcedon granted Jerusalem's church autocephalous status, elevating it to a patriarchate and establishing its independence within the Eastern Orthodox communion.

The patriarchate conducts religious services in Koine Greek, preserving ancient Byzantine traditions while serving a congregation of Palestinian, Jordanian, and international Orthodox Christians.

The institution oversees numerous religious sites across Israel, Palestine, and Jordan, providing regular liturgical services and maintaining facilities for pilgrims visiting sacred locations.

The Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem holds the fourth position among the nine Eastern Orthodox patriarchs, supervising approximately 130,000 faithful in the region.

Part of: Eastern Orthodox Church, Greek Orthodoxy

Address: רחוב המנזר היווני

Website: http://jerusalem-patriarchate.info

GPS coordinates: 31.77844,35.22863

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:38