Greek Orthodox Patriarchate denounces Israeli seizure of church land in Jerusalem

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Patriarchate launches a lawsuit and calls for international intervention to halt 'a broader campaign of land theft' A nun walks past Israeli police on Via Dolorosa in the Old City of Jerusalem (AFP/Menahem Kahana) Off The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem has denounced the “unlawful and illegitimate” Israeli seizure of its property in occupied East Jerusalem. In a statement on Wednesday, the Patriarchate said that it "expressed grave concern over the Israeli raid and land grab targeting i