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Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on human rights: "Ever since their classic declarations of 1776 and 1789, they have stood, more or less explicitly, at the centre of political affairs — a valuable instrument of humanism in politics and law." archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on "a body of common fundamental values": "We regard the principle of solidarity as the central axis of this body of values: solidarity as a source of shared responsibility, dialogue, and sincere reciprocity." archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…
Ecumenical Patriarch: "Human rights are rightly regarded as one of the greatest political achievements in human history, a crucial step towards a freer, fairer and more humane world. They entered the world arena in the second half of the 18th century." archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: "Humanity needs to reach agreement upon a body of common fundamental values which, in a world marked by conflict and polarization, will serve as a compass for the journey towards the future." archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew explains "the official position of the Church of Constantinople on the question of the relation between human rights and the Eastern Orthodox Church, one of the most timely issues in the field of law and religion studies." archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: "Respect for the core pillars of ecological civilization can open the 'sole ecological path,' that of sustainable development. More broadly, humanity needs to reach agreement upon a body of common fundamental values." archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew met on Sept. 21 with His Majesty King Charles III at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. This was their second meeting since the British Monarch’s accession to the Throne. The first took place in October 2022. archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: "The Mother Church of Constantinople knows and recognizes the faithful and devoted service of her children and rejoices when her legacy and ethos are passed on and faithfully lived in her dioceses throughout the world." archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: Creation "suffers the consequences of an unseemly, human-caused assault. Respect for the core pillars of ecological civilization can restrain environmentally destructive tendencies." archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: "Sincere dialogue does not lead to the weakening or loss of our identity. On the contrary, it contributes to its deepening and enrichment." archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew provided an enlightening overview of how the Orthodox tradition understands the primacy of Rome, and what the prospects are for the restoration of full communion between the Orthodox Church and the Church of Rome. archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: "The glorification of the Fashioner of all creation at the beginning of the Indiction in our liturgical tradition constitutes a precious inheritance, as an invitation and exhortation to respect creation." archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…
On Sept. 18, the Regional Commanders of the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate for the Metropolis of Pittsburgh, Archons Nicholas Terezis and Nicholas J. Tranto, presented a program honoring the “Green Patriarch,” Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: "The centuries-old experience of the Holy Great Church of Christ" is an experience of "interfaith engagement and peace; and confidence in the power of sincere dialogue." archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…
Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at St Nicholas Church: On Sunday, September 20, 2026, His Eminence Archbishop Apostolos of Canada celebrated his first Divine Liturgy since his Enthronement. (Photos by J. Mindala) archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…
Ecumenical Patriarch: "The growing acceptance and official establishment of Sept. 1 as the Day for the Protection of the Natural Environment throughout the Christian world bears particular significance as a practical promotion of the unity of Christians." archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate held a dinner in honor of His Eminence Archbishop Apostolos of Canada. (Photos by J. Mindala) archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…
On Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, His Eminence Archbishop Apostolos of Canada was enthroned at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Toronto, Ontario. His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas of Great Britain was the Patriarchal Representative. (Photos by J. Mindala) archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…
On Friday, September 18, 2026, the Archons of Canada hosted a dinner in honor of His Eminence Archbishop Apostolos of Canada, on the occasion of his Enthronement, in Markham, Ontario. (Photos by J. Mindala) archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…
Ecumenical Patriarch: "The centuries-old experience of the Holy Great Church of Christ" is "an experience of right faith, right liturgical life and spirituality; philanthropy; social & pastoral ministry; contributions to art & education; Christian unity." archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…