Greek Orthodox Patriarchate
Environment
Patriarch Bartholomew Urges Humanity to Protect the Environment
Humanity is not learning its lessons from climate change and protecting the environment, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew said on Tuesday in a message on the "Day of Protecting the Natural Environment."
The spiritual leader of the Greek Orthodox spoke of the...
Culture
Istanbul Patriarchate Purchases World’s Third Oldest Church
The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Istanbul has purchased what is considered to be the world's third oldest church, the head priest of Halki Seminary, Elpidophoros Lambrianidis, told Anatolia News Agency.
According to Hurriyet Daily News, the Byzantine Basmelekler Church, or...
Europe
Greek Orthodox Celebrate Epiphany in Istanbul
A cross-throwing ceremony was held as part of commemorations on the birth and baptism of Jesus Christ, held at Fener Greek Orthodox Patriarchate in Istanbul.
A group, led by Bartholomew and other members of the clergy, walked to the...
Greek News
Jewish Company Says Church Didn’t Pay Water Bills
A Jewish company is claiming the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate owes an outstanding water bill since 1969 that has reached 1.8 million euros, or $2.33 million.
Five months ago, the water service company was sold and the new company, after checking...