On April 19, His Eminence, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew officiated the service of the Salutations to the Theotokos at the church of Panaghia Koumariotissa at Nihori on the Bosphorus, in Istanbul. He spoke of the contribution and the history of the Ecumenical Patriarchate over the centuries. Bartholomew was present during the fourth week of the Akathist [...]
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Patriarch Bartholomew’s Name Day Celebration in Constantinople
Our Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I celebrated his name day yesterday with a special liturgy in Baloucli, Constantinople on June 10. Archbishop of Athens and All Greece Ieronymos, representatives from the Greek Church and the Mosque Patriarchate under Bishop Savva Volkov of Krasnogorsk attended the feast which began with Great Vespers service in the Church of [...]
Turkish News Report: Crisis Also Affecting the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Employees Unpaid
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 [...]
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 [...]
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