Manama, March 15 (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today received Archbishop Michael Lewis, the Anglican bishop of the Archdiocese of Cyprus and the Gulf, at the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East. , Currently on a visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain.
His Majesty the King received Archbishop Michael Lewis, praising his efforts in promoting the values of goodness, friendship and tolerance.
His Majesty the King stressed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s pride in its ancient history of brotherhood, human coexistence and tolerance among all religions and sects, describing the Kingdom as one loving and interconnected family thanks to the awareness of its people and its adherence to and respect for noble humanitarian principles. People of other religions.
His Majesty the King reiterated the Kingdom of Bahrain’s keenness to live in peace, friendship, peace, love and mutual respect with all people, noting that the Kingdom has always welcomed everyone on its land for centuries.
He praised the efforts of the Kingdom of Bahrain and its pioneering global initiatives that contribute to consolidating and strengthening the culture of rapprochement, coexistence and interfaith dialogue for the benefit of the peoples of all mankind.
He praised the noble humanitarian role played by the King Hamad Global Center for Peaceful Coexistence and its continuous efforts and multiple achievements in this regard.
His Majesty and Archbishop Michael Lewis reviewed the main issues that contribute to promoting a culture of dialogue and tolerance between religions, and a commitment to moderation and rejection of extremism.
Archbishop Michael Lewis expressed his thanks and gratitude to His Majesty the King for the recent inauguration of the new Catholic cathedral in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
He said that this achievement reflects His Majesty’s interest and support for coexistence between different religions and sects, guaranteeing religious freedoms for all sects in the Kingdom of Bahrain and spreading the values of human brotherhood, coexistence and tolerance among peoples.
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