The Council of Heads Representatives of Churches in Jordan meets with the Jordanian Parliament Committee of External Affairs in Amman.

His Grace Bishop Hosam Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, attended a meeting between the Council of Heads Representatives of Churches in Jordan and the Jordanian Parliament Committee of External Affairs on Monday January 9th, 2023, in the Jordanian capital Amman.

His Excellency Khaldoun Hina, MP, welcomed the Archbishops, Bishops, and clergy, the members of the Council of Heads Representatives of Churches in Jordan, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the Arabic Christian identity and presence in Jordan and Palestine.

Archbishop Naoum thanked the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and its King, His Majesty King Abdullah II, for their role in supporting the Christian presence in Jordan and Palestine, especially through the Hashemite Custodianship over the Islamic and Christian Holy Sites in Jerusalem.

Bishop Naoum joined the Council of Heads of Churches and their Representatives in Jordan and Jerusalem in praising His Majesty’s clear stance concerning Jerusalem and the importance of maintaining and supporting the Christian presence in it. They also praised the way the Jordanian people rally around his Majesty’s speeches and stances at the international events.

Archbishop Naoum invited all the countries, and especially the Arab ones, to adopt his Majesty’s viewpoint in standing beside the Palestinian people and supporting the Arabic Christian identity.

It was agreed that there will be periodic meetings between the Jordanian Parliament Committee of External Affairs and the Council of Heads Representatives of Churches in Jordan to work together towards strengthening the Christian presence.