Madaba, Sept. 29 (Petra) - Patriarch Daniil, the Patriarch of All Bulgaria and Metropolitan of Sofia, visited St. George's Church on Tuesday to tour its historical, spiritual, and artistic heritage during his official visit to Jordan.

Local priests, community leaders, and faculty from the nearby Patriarchal School welcomed the delegation, while the St. George Scouts and Guides played music in honor of the visit.

The patriarch learned about the church's world-famous 6th-century mosaic map. As the oldest known mosaic map of the Holy Land, the artifact documents sacred sites and cities across the region, showcasing the deep rooted Christian history in the area.

Following the church tour, the delegation visited the Patriarchal School, where Director General Ignatius Khalifeh briefed them on the school system's educational mission and its role in nurturing spiritual values, human ethics, and civic pride across Jordan's governorates.

The visit concluded with a dinner honoring Patriarch Daniil. Archimandrite Andreas Shamieh, spiritual leader of Madaba, welcomed the guest of honor and presented him with a commemorative Jordan River mosaic artwork.

In return, Patriarch Daniil presented Archimandrite Shamieh with a Holy Cross in recognition of his pastoral service.

//Petra// HA