Patriarch Theodore complains to Biden about ROC's "invasion" of Africa
Patriarch Theodore of Alexandria and All Africa met with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House. This is reported by romfea.gr.
The report notes that the meeting between the Patriarch and the U.S. President lasted 30 minutes and was held "in a warm, cordial atmosphere.”
One of the topics discussed by Biden and Patriarch Theodore was the invasion of the Russian Orthodox Church in Africa.
Patriarch Theodore emphasized that he had come to the United States "with the love of Patriarch Bartholomew."
Before meeting with the U.S. President, the Alexandrian Patriarch spoke with the Head of State's advisor and national security officials in charge of Ukraine, Russia and Africa.
Earlier UOJ reported that, according to Patriarch Theodore, the Russian Orthodox Church had a long-term dream of invading Africa.
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