Madaba:Patriarch Daniil, the Patriarch of All Bulgaria and Metropolitan of Sofia, visited St. George’s Church as part of his official visit to Jordan. His tour on Tuesday focused on the church€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¾¢s historical, spiritual, and artistic significance.
According to Jordan News Agency, local priests, community leaders, and faculty from the nearby Patriarchal School greeted the delegation. The St. George Scouts and Guides performed music to honor Patriarch Daniil’s visit.
During the visit, Patriarch Daniil learned about the church’s renowned 6th-century mosaic map, which is the oldest known mosaic map of the Holy Land. This artifact highlights sacred sites and cities across the region, demonstrating the deep-rooted Christian history in the area.
After touring the church, the delegation proceeded to the Patriarchal School. Director General Ignatius Khalifeh provided an overview of the school’s educational mission and its emphasis on nurturing spiritual values, human ethics, and civic pride across Jordan’s governorates.
The visit concluded with a dinner in honor of Patriarch Daniil. Archimandrite Andreas Shamieh, the spiritual leader of Madaba, welcomed the patriarch and presented him with a commemorative Jordan River mosaic artwork. In return, Patriarch Daniil gave Archimandrite Shamieh a Holy Cross in recognition of his pastoral service.
