They desecrated the chapel of the Patriarchate of Jerusalem – Athens expresses “intense concern”
A group of 50 “Israeli extremists” denounces the Patriarchate of Jerusalem.
Last Monday morning team «Fifty Israeli extremistsAs reported by Patriarchate of Jerusalembroke the gate and the railing to his chapel, located on its hill. Saint Zionand entered “violently” inside.
As it is known from a relevant announcement, these people “they desecrated its interior and also threatened the guard».
The guard, as reported, managed to escape and called the police, who restored order.
“Such burglaries, intimidation and threats have taken place repeat in this chapel “points out the Patriarchate, which expresses its strong protest for the”unacceptable she behavior».
He points out, however, that he will do everything for “administration of justice “.
Reaction from the Greek Foreign Minister
“We express the most intense concern “for yesterday’s invasion of a Jewish seminary in estates owned by the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem and the confirmation, on their part, of the Chapel located there” noted the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Call on «take appropriate actionFrom the Israeli side but also the “investigation of the incident, the bringing of those responsible to justice and the prevent similar illegal actions in the future».
“Greece has always expressed its interest in the Patriarchate of Jerusalem and its properties, the Holy Shrines in the Holy Land, which are included in the consolidated Status Quo,” he concludes.