Manama, December 10 (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received today at the Sofia Palace the representative of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East to the Patriarchate of Moscow and All Russia, the Archbishop. Nifon Sicilian on the occasion of his visit to the Kingdom.
His Majesty the King received Archbishop Nivon Seikli, and praised his good efforts in promoting the values of benevolence, love and tolerance.
His Majesty the King expressed his pride in the Kingdom’s long history of brotherhood and coexistence, pointing out that it is a land that embraces various religions and sects that live in one loving and interdependent family, thanks to the awareness of the Bahraini people and their adherence to others. Noble humanitarian principles based on respect for all.
His Majesty and Archbishop Niphon Seikali reviewed a number of issues that contribute to spreading a culture of dialogue and religious tolerance among followers of the monotheistic religions and adherence to the approach of moderation and rejecting extremism and fanaticism.
Archbishop Nivon Saikali expressed his thanks and appreciation to His Majesty King Hamad for the appreciation and care that religions enjoy in the Kingdom of Bahrain without discrimination, praising Bahrain’s pioneering efforts in spreading the values of peace, coexistence and love among different peoples.
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