2005-05-31 16:02:40

Conflict in Jerusalem


(31 May 2005 - RV) Leaders of Jerusalem's Greek Orthodox Church have appointed a temporary substitute for its embattled patriarch.
Archbishop Cornelios takes over from Patriarch Irineos, who is entangled in a row over the sale of church land in East Jerusalem to Jewish investors.
Patriarch Irineos has denied any wrongdoing and has refused to resign.
Father David Jaeger teaches Canon Law at Rome's Pontifical Antonianum University and is a member of the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land. He told us more about the background to the current crisis. RealAudioMP3







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