Source: Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate In the presence of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, His Beatitude Theodoros II, Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and All the East and recipient of the 2022 Athenagoras Human Rights Award, and His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Archon Peter J. Skeadas, National Treasurer, representing the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate on this historic pilgrimage, delivered in Constantinople an insightful address on the extraordinary global ministry of His All-Holiness and the central importance of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Archon Skeadas noted that today, November 28 is the birthday of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros and in…
Browsing: Patriarch Bartholomew
Source: Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate In a historic moment—1,700 years after the First Council of Nicaea—His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and His Holiness Pope Leo XIV gathered in Nicaea, now Iznik, for a profound display of Christian unity. At the conclusion of the prayer service, they recited the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed together at the very site where it was first proclaimed and prayed: the ancient Basilica of Saint Neophytos.
Source: Orthodox Observer Salvatore Ambrosino We have published His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s address to the Templeton Foundation in its entirety here. Last night, the Templeton Prize was conferred on His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew for his enduring commitment to the environment that has transcended the political seasons of the secular world. Instrumental in Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s nomination for the Templeton Prize, world-renowned primatologist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall offered congratulatory remarks at New York City’s Lincoln Center. She was followed by former Vice President Al Gore, and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis also praised the Ecumenical Patriarch for his devotion to God…
Source: Orthodox Observer Yesterday morning, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew went aboard the R/V Peconic-Southampton from Stony Brook University’s marina to tour an inlet of Shinnecock Bay, in the east end of Long Island. Aboard a trawler, His All-Holiness heard from some of the university’s researchers. The Ecumenical Patriarch was joined on the tour by hierarchs, clergy, and faithful, including His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America. The event highlighted the environmental advocacy of the Ecumenical Patriarch, as well as the vital role Stony Brook has had in preserving the bay’s aquatic ecosystem. A Marvel of Environmental Restoration Dr. Chris Gobler…
Source: Orthodox ObserverThis morning, in Southampton, Long Island, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew celebrated the Divine Liturgy at Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church of the Hamptons. At the end of the service, before a crowd of nearly 500, His All-Holiness announced two “surprises” to the parish–conferring the title Megas Protopresbyteros of the Holy and Great Church of Christ upon Proistamenos Fr. Alexander Karloutsos and elevating Dormition Church to the status of Cathedral. Fr. Alex and his wife, Pres. Xanthi Concelebrating the liturgy were members of the Holy Eparchial Synod, including His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, as…
Source: Orthodox Observer Yesterday afternoon, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew once again visited St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church & National Shrine, where he offered an audience and blessing to young adults as part of the 2025 Archdiocesan District Young Adult League (YAL) Conference. The Ecumenical Patriarch gave the youth encouragement and guidance, expressing that “It is still possible to … stand with integrity as a spiritual path.” “You are much more than the future of our Church,” he stressed, “you are also the now.” His All-Holiness also offered an impromptu address in Greek, visibly moved to tears and telling the…
Source: The National Herald By Theodore Kalmoukos The fifth visit of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to the United States, and given that our own Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is an ecclesiastical eparchy of the Ecumenical Throne, provides an opportunity to offer a concise retrospective and journey through the history of the Ecumenical Patriarchate for the fuller information of the Greek-American Community. We begin by noting that the natural and geographical location of Constantinople is of decisive importance, which explains the pivotal role it has played in world history. Built on a “hilly peninsula” of seven hills—hence its name “City of…
Source: Orthodox Observer Today, the American Hellenic Institute reported that on September 15, 2025, 28 members of Congress (23 Members of the United States House of Representatives and 5 Members of the United States Senate) honored His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew by submitting comments to the Congressional Record “praising his religious leadership and advocacy for peace and human rights.” AHI, a non-profit Greek American think-tank and public policy center, commended the Members of Congress for submitting these remarks to the Congressional Record. The institute’s press release included the following excerpts: Submitted by Representative Dan Goldman (D-NY-10), who represents the 10th district of…
Source: Orthodox Observer On Monday, September 15, 2025, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew met at the White House with His Excellency Mr. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America, who is the sixth President he has visited. The meeting in the Oval Office, which lasted more than half an hour, was conducted in a very cordial atmosphere, with His Excellency the President expressing great interest in the various initiatives and ministry of the Ecumenical Throne, as well as in the life of Christians in Türkiye. During the discussion, His All-Holiness congratulated His Excellency the President for his initiatives…
Source: The National Herald PRINCETON, NJ – In honor of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s visit to the United States commencing September 14, the Gennadius Library of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens has released its latest short film featuring a personal reflection by His All-Holiness. In this extraordinary piece, the Ecumenical Patriarch contemplates the enduring richness and resilience of Greek language, culture, and thought, and their continuing relevance in today’s world. Selections from this interview were featured in the short film, ‘Guardians of Hellenism: The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople’ which premiered at the American School’s Gala this…
Source: Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Archon Dr. Stephen and Dr. Anna Yallourakis Again Make Possible the Restoration of Holy Transfiguration Chapel on Halki In the presence of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the newly restored Chapel of the Transfiguration of Christ Our Savior Monastery on Halki has just been dedicated. His All-Holiness officiated at the Service of Door-Opening (Thyranoixia) on August 5, 2025. Present at the Thyranoixia were Archon Dr. Stephen Yallourakis and his wife Dr. Anna Yallourakis, whose generosity once again made possible the restoration of this historic chapel of the Skete on Halki. Also present were their…
Source: The National Herald CONSTANTINOPLE – Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew highlighted the spiritual significance of the recent pilgrimage titled “From Rome to New Rome,” which brought together faithful from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark. The journey connected three cities of profound historical and spiritual importance to Christianity—Rome, Constantinople, and Nicaea—and served as a symbolic bridge of unity and shared faith. Speaking during a dinner held in his honor, the Ecumenical Patriarch praised the spirit of the pilgrimage and the enduring bonds of ecclesiastical fellowship it fostered. Present at the event were Archbishop Elpidophoros…