According to a recent Turkish article, the financial crisis seems to have also hit the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Istanbul. The newspaper reports that the Patriarchate is in extremely bad economic conditions, as the employees that work on its premises are experiencing serious financial problems. The article in the Turkish newspaper titled, “The Crisis Hit the [...]
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Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Visits Ecumenical Patriarch in Istanbul
Greek Deputy Foreign Minister, D. Dollis, held a meeting with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in Fener, Istanbul, earlier Thursday morning, in which the two men discussed issues concerning the international activities of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. The Greek deputy also congratulated His All Holiness for his 72nd birthday. Having completed his formal visit to Jerusalem, the Greek [...]
Εcumenical Patriarchate Denounces Russian Interference in the Ephraim Case
Τhe Ecumenical Patriarchate denounced the interference of the Russian Orthodox Church in the case of Abbot Ephraim of Vatopedi, after the Holy Synod concluded on Tuesday. In its official announcement, the Patriarchate points out that Mount Athos lies within the jurisdiction and borders of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, and though it may include Orthodox monks of [...]
Professors from Greek Aristotle’s University Undertake Restoration Project of Theological School of Halki
The Aristotle’s University of Thessaloniki is taking an active part in reviving the Theological School of Halki in Istanbul. This trend has been supported by 30 professors of the Greek University, who will provide the Ecumenical Patriarchate with their knowledge and know-how (in terms of research and study) in order to propose alternative methods of [...]
Vice President Biden Visits Ecumenical Patriarchate in Istanbul
On December 3rd Vice President Biden met with His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at the Greek Ecumenical Patriarchate in Istanbul. Following their meeting, the Vice President and the Ecumenical Patriach were joined by members of the Holy Synod, Metropolitans, and Greek community leaders for continued discussions – not to mention an abundance of the [...]
Turkish MPs Accuse Greeks of Mass Celebration in Ataturk’s Palace
News Am reported that Turkish opposition MPs protested against Greeks celebrating a Holy Mass at the Palace of Ataturk on the occasion of the 20th anniversary from the election of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to the ecclesiastic throne. The Palace of Ataturk belongs to the country’s parliament and the MPs asked for explanations on who allowed [...]
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05 / 21 Theodoros Aggelopoulos Honored at Cannes Film Festival
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05 / 21 Guardian: ‘Despite the Recession, Greeks Still Light the Olympic Flame’
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05 / 21 Portugal: European Award Given to Cretan Beaches of Ierapetra
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05 / 20 Victoria Hislop: ‘I Was at the Party in Greece, Now I’m Sharing the Hangover’
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05 / 03 Skopje: Streets Renamed With Ancient Greek Names
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05 / 27 Dutch Newspaper Mocks Greece’s Financial Situation
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05 / 09 London Recognizes Macedonian Language During Cultural Olympiad
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04 / 02 “Greeks will start begging soon” says Turkish State Minister
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06 / 15 Parts of Alexander the Great’s Statue Being Assembled at Skopje Square
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