The Patriarch of Jerusalem Irenaios, who had been facing serious health problems for years, passed away. He was unjustly deposed from the throne of Jerusalem Patriarchate in 2005.

Father Timotheus Iliakis says on his Facebook:

“The Patriarch Irenaios of Jerusalem, the long-suffering, benevolent, sanctified by the great Cross he lifted and flew to Heaven. He endured with Joveian patience and bravery the wickedness of people and indeed those whom he benefited, he blessed everyone and did not take offense,” he said.

“As a genuine Agiotaphite, he should have been in Jerusalem to be buried next to the Patriarchs of Jerusalem, but even here pettiness, malice and envy, but it doesn’t matter, he is honored by God and the People who loved him and stood by him.”