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Ukrainian Orthodox Church Formally Split from Russia in Istanbul

On Saturday, the Ukrainian Orthodox Church has formally received its independence as Patriarch Bartholomew I signed the "Tomos" in Istanbul, which is a decree of independence. The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople has now completed the actions needed for the Ukrainian...

US VP Biden Visits Greek Orthodox Patriarch in Istanbul

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden paid a visit to Greek Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew I on November 23, as part of his official trip to Turkey. Biden and his wife Jill visited the Orthodox Patriarchate in Istanbul’s historic Fener district, where...

Patriarch To Meet Pope in Jerusalem, Talk Schism’s End

Patriarch Bartholomew I, spiritual leader of 250 million Orthodox Christians, is hoping a meeting with Pope Francis in Jerusalem this month will help bring the churches together after being apart for nearly a milennia. In an interview with The Associated...