Orthodox Saladin Quote by Simon Sebag Montefiore
““When the Byzantine emperor Isaac Angelus demanded it for the Orthodox, Saladin decided that they must share it under his supervision and appointed Sheikh Ghanim al-Khazraji as Custodian of the Church, a role still performed today by his descendants, the Nusseibeh family.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Jerusalem: The Biography, 2011
Saladin shared custodianship of a holy site with the Orthodox, appointing a Muslim family to oversee it, a practice that continues today.
In simple terms: Shared stewardship of a sacred place began under Saladin.
Key Takeaway
Respect shared guardianship across faiths.
Themes
religion
coexistence
heritage
politics
Mood
thoughtful
hopeful
Type
historical
political
interfaith
When to use this quote
- pilgrimage planning
- interfaith dialogue
- heritage preservation
- political negotiation
Key Concepts
Interfaith cooperation
historical precedent
custodial tradition
Questions to Reflect On
- How can historic shared stewardship inform today’s conflicts?
- What responsibilities do custodians hold now?
A Different Perspective
Modern politics may challenge historic agreements.
