On November 5, 2026, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia met with His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem. The meeting took place at the Patriarchal Residence in Chisty Lane in Moscow.
Before the meeting, the Primates visited the residence's house church, consecrated in honor of the Vladimir Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos.
Patriarch Kirill spoke about the development of church life in Moscow and the Russian Orthodox Church in general. Patriarch Theophilos III shared information about the life of the Jerusalem Orthodox Church and the situation of Christians in the Middle East.
His Holiness Patriarch Kirill once again expressed his condolences in connection with the terrorist attack that took place on October 23 in Jordan. Then three extremists opened fire during a funeral at the Orthodox church of St. George in the Hammoud district of Al-Karak province. According to the latest information, nine people were killed and more than thirty were injured.
During the conversation, the Primates exchanged views on the problems of inter-Orthodox relations and possible ways to overcome them. Another topic was the upcoming celebration of the anniversary of the Baptism of Jesus Christ in Jordan in 2030.
On the part of the Russian Orthodox Church, the meeting was also attended by Metropolitan Anthony of Volokolamsk, Chairman of the Moscow Patriarchate's Department for External Church Relations, Archpriest Nikolai Balashov, adviser to the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, and Archpriest Igor Yakimchuk, Deputy Chairman of the DECR.
At the end of the meeting, the Primates exchanged memorable gifts.