Bishop, Patriarch of Jerusalem Quotes in Kingdom of Heaven (2005)

Balian of Ibelin: [to the people of Jerusalem] It has fallen to us, to defend Jerusalem, and we have made our preparations as well as they can be made. None of us took this city from Muslims. No Muslim of the great army now coming against us was born when this city was lost. We fight over an offence we did not give, against those who were not alive to be offended. What is Jerusalem? Your holy places lie over the Jewish temple that the Romans pulled down. The Muslim places of worship lie over yours. Which is more holy?

[pause]

Balian of Ibelin: The wall? The Mosque? The Sepulchre? Who has claim? No one has claim.

[raises his voice]

Balian of Ibelin: All have claim!

Bishop, Patriarch of Jerusalem: That is blasphemy!

Almaric: [to the Patriarch] Be quiet.

Balian of Ibelin: We defend this city, not to protect these stones, but the people living within these walls.

Bishop, Patriarch of Jerusalem: Convert to Islam... repent later!

Balian of Ibelin: You've taught me a lot about religion, your Eminence.

Bishop, Patriarch of Jerusalem: The things that we have left undone plague us as death comes. That is why to the dying there is no comfort but the Lord.

King Baldwin IV: Spare me your sermon. Go and prepare your people for the coronation of my nephew.

Bishop, Patriarch of Jerusalem: Your confession, my lord.

King Baldwin IV: I shall confess to God when I see him... not to you. Now, leave me.

Bishop, Patriarch of Jerusalem: [almost crying] Who do you think you are? Will you alter the world? Does making a man a knight make him a better fighter?

Balian of Ibelin: Yes

Bishop, Patriarch of Jerusalem: Who are you? Do you think you can change the World? Does making a man a knight make him a better fighter?

Balian of Ibelin: [pause, turn slowly to face Bishop] Yes.