Patriarch Theodore says Orthodox and Muslims are brothers

Head of the Alexandrian Church and Imam Mohamed El Amir. Photo: romfea.gr

Patriarch Theodore of Alexandria and All Africa said that the Orthodox and Muslims are “brothers under the same sky,” reports amna.gr.

At the Christmas Liturgy, which was served by Patriarch Theodore of Alexandria, in addition to representatives of the Greek authorities, the Muslims of Egypt, as well as Imam Mohamed El Amir, vice-president of El Azhar University, were present.

Addressing the latter, Patriarch Theodore emphasized that Christians and Muslims "are brothers under the same sky".

In addition, in a speech to the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church Tawardos, Patriarch Theodore noted that "your struggle is also important for harmonious coexistence with Muslims because this is the message of Christ and the world."

As previously reported, the head of the Phanar blessed the Muslims and featured common things with Christians.

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