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His All Holiness meets with Patriarch of Bulgaria
On Monday, July 19, 2010, His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was welcomed by His Holiness Maxim, Metropolitan of Sofia and Patriarch of All Bulgaria, at the Patriarchal Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky as well as at the Palace of Holy Synod of the Church of Bulgaria.
President of Bulgaria meets with Ecumenical Patriarch
On Sunday, July 18, 2010, His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was officially received by the President of Bulgaria, Georgi Purvanov, at the Presidential Palace in Sofia. During their discussions, President Purvanov expressed his full support for the reopening of the Theological School of Halki.
Prince of Romania visits the Phanar
On Thursday, July 1, 2010, Prince Radu of Romania visited the Phanar and was received by His All Holiness at the Patriarchal office.
Hollywood Actor Jim Belushi visits the Ecumenical Patriarchate
On Monday, June 28, 2010, renowned Hollywood actor Jim Belushi visited the Phanar with his family to receive the blessing of His All Holiness. Belushi and his children are Albanian Orthodox Christians.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew meets with Russian President
On Tuesday, May 25, 2010, His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew met with the President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev in the Kremlin.
Sins Against Nature and God: We Are All Accountable for Ignoring the Global Consequences of Environmental Exploitation
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has issued a message regarding the massive oil spill currently spreading from the ruptured Deepwater Horizon wellhead in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew's message for World Environment Day
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Inasmuch as, at the Ecumenical Patriarchate, we have long been concerned about problems related to the preservation of the natural environment, we have ascertained that the fundamental cause of the abuse and destruction of the world’s natural resources is greed and the constant tendency toward unrestrained wealth by citizens in so-called “developed” nations. Learn More »
Sins Against Nature and God: We Are All Accountable for Ignoring the Global Consequences of Environmental Exploitation
Sunday, May 09, 2010
Once again, in a matter only of a few years, the eyes of the world are turned with suspense toward the Gulf Coast. Sadly, the oil spill is following a path similar to Hurricane Katrina and threatening the coast of Louisiana as well as neighboring states. Learn More »
H.E. Mr. George Petalotis, Assistant Minister to the Greek Prime Minister and Government Spokesperson, at the Phanar
Thursday, April 15, 2010
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. Learn More »
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Video Clips from Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew's visit to the Church of Russia
A collection of videos from His All Holiness' official visit to the Church of Russia. (All videos from www.patriarchia.ru)
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The Holy Theological School of Halki
Learn the history of the Theological School of Halki since its establishment in 1844.
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On Monday, July 19, 2010, His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was welcomed by His Holiness Maxim, Metropolitan of Sofia and Patriarch of All Bulgaria, at the Patriarchal Cathedral of St. ...
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On Sunday, July 18, 2010, His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was officially received by the President of Bulgaria, Georgi Purvanov, at the Presidential Palace in Sofia. During their discussions, ...
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On Saturday, July 17, 2010, His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew celebrated the Divine Liturgy for the feast of Saint Marina in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Celebrations were held in Saint Marina Church ...
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