King Mohammed condoles Arafat over patriarch's demise

Morocco's King Mohammed VI sent Palestinian President Yasser Arafat a condolence message following the demise of the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Al-Quds, Mgr. Diodoros.

The king expressed deep sorrow and affliction over the Patriarch's demise, calling him a great spiritual leader who devoted his life to defending the noble values of peace, concord and justice as well as the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.

The King also expressed condolences to the orthodox ecclesiastic council of Al-Quds and to the Palestinian people.