Ecumenical Patriarch: "Unfortunately, the prevalence within a section of Orthodoxy of heretical ideologies, arising from hegemonic tendencies and worldly ambitions, has undermined these efforts and the possibility of bringing a bright vision to fruition.” archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…

Ecumenical Patriarch on the Holy and Great Council (Crete, 2016): "Although much has been written about the Council’s decisions, its successes and challenges, there can be little doubt that it occupies a unique place in the contemporary life of Orthodoxy.” archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…

The Ecumenical Patriarch stressed that the Church’s mission was to reach out to every person and communicate the message of God’s love. “The Church is the place of dialogue among all God’s children, the meeting place of the divine and the human.” archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…

Upon bestowal of an honorary doctorate from the Pontifical University of St Thomas Aquinas, the Ecumenical Patriarch reflects on the Holy and Great Council (Crete, 2016), "arguably the most significant council in the recent history of the Orthodox Church." archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…

After a Patriarchal Divine Liturgy at the Phanar on Oct. 22, the Ecumenical Patriarch reflected on his 35 years of ministry, highlighting the Ecumenical Patriarchate’s efforts to strengthen Orthodox unity, promote dialogue and protect the environment. archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…

On Oct. 23, a farewell dinner was held to conclude a week’s festivities for the pilgrims of the Journey to Constantinople to commemorate the 35th anniversary of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s Enthronement. (Photos by J. Mindala) archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…

The Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate condemn the attack upon a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, Jordan on Fri., Oct. 23, killing 7 people & wounding 40 others. This attack was a brazen expression of hatred for Jordan’s Christian minority. archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: "The Holy Great Church of Christ deserves respect and honor. It ministers to the people of God, sanctifies them, shepherds them, and fosters a spiritual culture of universal significance." archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…

On Oct. 23, the pilgrims participating in the Journey to Constantinople to Commemorate the 35th anniversary of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s Enthronement traveled by boat to visit the visit the Theological School of Halki. (Photos by J. Mindala) archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew calls for sincere dialogue among Orthodox Churches, characterized by “words of grace, words of sincerity, words that heal rather than wound.” archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…

On Thursday, October 22, a concert entitled ‘The Life was the Light" was organized by the Holy Archdiocese of Australia in honor of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, on the occasion of the completion of 35 years of Patriarchal ministry. archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…

On Thursday, October 22, 2026, His All-Holiness celebrated the Divine Liturgy with concelebrating hierarchs, clergy and faithful to mark his historic 35 years of enthronement. (Photos by J. Mindala) archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, with Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis, National Commander of the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, presented the Athenagoras Human Rights Award to Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop Emeritus of New York. archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…

Ecumenical Patriarch: "Undoubtedly, science is the dominant 'superpower' of our age. It radically changes our world; it solves problems which until today were considered insurmountable and 'inevitable'; it heals diseases." archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…

On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, a banquet was held honoring His All-Holiness 35 years of Enthronement and attended by hierarchs, clergy, Archons, dignitaries and guests from around the world. (Photos by J. Mindala) archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…

In Bulgaria, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew called for sincere dialogue among Orthodox Churches, expressing hope that communication would always be guided by reconciliation and mutual respect. archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…

On Oct. 17, the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate presented the Archon Sophia Award for Excellence to Archon Hon. Michael J. Kratsios, White House Director of Science and Technology Policy and Science Advisor to the President of the United States. archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…

On Wednesday, Oct. 21, the pilgrims participating in a Journey to Constantinople to commemorate the 35th year anniversary of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s Enthronement had the privilege of a private audience. (Photos by J. Mindala) archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…

The Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (AEP) held their Annual Meeting, a joint assembly of Archons and Archons-elect and their spouses, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, during the annual Archon Weekend at the New York Hilton Midtown. archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: "The human being is not merely a biological entity, nor merely a citizen of the world. He is a spiritual being with an exalted vocation. The rejection of spiritual values and traditions has gravely negative consequences." archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…