Greek Orthodox Patriarchate denounces Israeli seizure of church land in Jerusalem

Greek Orthodox Patriarchate denounces Israeli seizure of church land in Jerusalem Submitted by Ayse Betul on Thu, 06/18/2026 - 16:22 Patriarchate launches a lawsuit and calls for international intervention to halt 'a broader campaign of land theft' A nun walks past Israeli police on Via Dolorosa in the Old City of Jerusalem (AFP/Menahem Kahana) Off The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem has denounced the “unlawful and illegitimate” Israeli seizure of its property in occupied East Jerusalem. In a statement on