On Sunday, April 11, 2010, H.E. Mr. George Petalotis, Assistant Minister to the Greek Prime Minister and Government Spokesperson, was cordially received by and lunched with His All Holiness at the Phanar. Mr Petalotis was accompanied by his family and Mr. Vassilios Bornovas, Greek Consul General at Istanbul. Speaking to the media, Mr. Petalotis underscored his deep respect for the Mother Church of Constantinople and the Ecumenical Patriarch.


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Thursday, January 12, 2012
The Holy and Sacred Synod convened today, January 10, 2012, under the chairmanship of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, for its regular session during which, among other matters, it discussed the issue that has arisen regarding the remand in custody of Fr. Ephraim, Abbot of the Holy Monastery of Vatopedi. Read more...
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