Mafraq, July 10 (Petra)– Latin Patriarchal Vicar General and member
of the Baptism Site Board of Trustees, Bishop Iyad Twal, visited the
archaeological city of Umm Al-Jimal on Friday, where he was received
by Mohammad Khalil Abu Aleem, head of the Umm Al-Jimal Municipal
Committee.

During the visit, Abu Aleem briefed Bishop Twal on the history of Umm
Al-Jimal, highlighting the successive civilizations that have
flourished in the area and its unique collection of ancient churches.

He affirmed the municipality’s readiness to cooperate, within its
available resources, with the Board of Trustees of the Royal
Institute for Inter-Faith Studies in implementing scientific and
cultural programs, noting that Umm Al-Jimal is inscribed on the
UNESCO World Heritage List.

Abu Aleem also stressed that Jordan, under the leadership of His
Majesty King Abdullah II, has become a model of religious
coexistence, emphasizing the strong bonds of friendship and mutual
respect between Muslims and Christians across the Kingdom.

Bishop Twal concluded his visit with a tour of Umm Al-Jimal’s
archaeological site, where he explored its diverse historical
landmarks.

//Petra// MF