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Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at the Liturgy of St. Charalambos in the Phanar: His message on the Greek Language

"We honour the 'mother tongue of the spirit', which has made an immense and invaluable contribution to world intellectual culture, letters and sciences," said Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew

The two High Priests who will participate in the election of the two Metropolitans in Crete have been appointed by the Phanar

The communiqué for the work of the Holy and Sacred Synod, today Friday

Phanar: The new Metropolitan Gregory of Ankara was consecrated

The Ecumenical Patriarch called on the new Metropolitan to preserve the spirit of peaceful coexistence, solidarity and freedom, rejecting all forms of fundamentalism

At the Phanar, Pope Leo: A joint message from the leaders of Christianity for unity and concord

After the Doxology, the signing ceremony of the Joint Declaration will follow in the Throne Hall of the Patriarchal House

Reception of Roman Catholic groups at the Phanar – The reference to Pope Francis

Patriarch Bartholomew welcomed on 22 April groups of Roman Catholic hierarchs, clergy, monks and students from Italy and Austria

The Greek man teaching Turks the art of bouzouki – “They’re crazy about it…”

In the heart of Constantinople, Andreas Sarantidis, originally from Koufalia near Thessaloniki, teaches aspiring bouzouki enthusiasts the technique of their beloved musical instrument

Epiphany celebrations: Festivities with splendor – From Athens and Patras to Syros and the Phanar

Watch videos and view photos – Crowds of faithful attended the blessing of the waters, while the favorable weather aided those who dove to retrieve the Cross

Ecumenical Patriarch wished 2018 to be a year of peace in Palestine & Syria

A message from the head of Christianity