November 9, 2021
On Monday night, November 8, 2021, the first day of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew's return from the United States, President Joe Biden called His All-Holiness to ask about his health and return trip to Constantinople.
Read MoreNovember 3, 2021
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew successfully underwent stent placement at Mount Sinai Hospital this afternoon. He is expected to be released tomorrow..
Read MoreNovember 3, 2021
Following the results of a check-up at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan, as well as consultations with doctors, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will be admitted to the hospital later this afternoon for an angiogram that will evaluate the need for stent placement.
Read MoreNovember 2, 2021
As the conclusion of the Apostolic Visit to the United States approaches and as he prepares for his return to the Phanar, it is communicated through the present that His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was medically examined at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. The results of the check-up were very satisfactory.
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November 1, 2021
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew received the Human Dignity Award from the American Jewish Committee (AJC) on November 1, 2021. He also visited the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, where he blessed Archdiocesan staff in the Chapel of St. Paul and later attended a luncheon for New York religious leaders.
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October 30, 2021
Today, October 30, 2021, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew attended a luncheon at the Marriott Marquis, where he greeted the clergy and presvyteres of the Archdiocese, as well as the students of Hellenic College and Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (HCHC).
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October 28, 2021
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew received the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws from the University of Notre Dame today, October 28th, 2021, at an academic convocation held on campus at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
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October 26, 2021
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew met with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi at the Capitol today, October 26, 2021. Also present at the meeting were Elder Metropolitan Emmanuel of Chalcedon and Archbishop Elpidophoros of America.
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October 26, 2021
On October 25, 2021, Archon Michael Psaros announced the establishment of the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Endowed Orthodox Chaplaincy at Georgetown University, endowed by the Psaros family.
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October 25, 2021
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and US President Joseph Biden had a warm and cordial visit October 25, 2021, in the Oval Office at the White House.
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October 25, 2021
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and congratulated him on thirty years of moral and spiritual leadership as Ecumenical Patriarch.
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October 25, 2021
The Ecumenical Patriarch and the Secretary of State held an extended and productive discussion on a number of issues. His All-Holiness raised concerns about the plight of Christians in the Middle East and Northern Africa, addressed the urgent need for appropriate political action in response to the climate crisis, and emphasized the role of inter-religious dialogue for mutual tolerance and peaceful coexistence.
Read MoreOctober 25, 2021
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was released this morning from George Washington University Hospital where he spent a night on medical advice. He will resume the schedule of his Apostolic Visit.
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October 24, 2021
His Eminence Elder Metropolitan Emmanuel of Chalcedon presided over the Pan-Orthodox Liturgy at St. Sophia Cathedral in Washington, DC on October 24, 2021, inducting the Inaugural class of Senators for Orthodoxy and Hellenism. His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew felt unwell in the morning and his doctor recommended that he rest and be taken to hospital for observation.
Read MoreOctober 24, 2021
His All-Holiness is feeling well. At the doctors’ recommendation, he will spend the night in the hospital for monitoring and is expected to be released tomorrow morning.
Read MoreOctober 24, 2021
Immediately prior to departing for the service at the Cathedral of Saint Sophia, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew felt unwell — due to the long flight and full schedule of events upon arrival.
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October 23, 2021
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was joyously welcomed today by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. The Ecumenical Patriarch, spiritual leader of Orthodox Christians worldwide, will begin his 12-day official visit in Washington, DC.
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October 18, 2021
Notre Dame University President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. will confer an honorary degree on His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I.
Read MoreSeptember 29, 2021
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America will welcome His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to the United States for an official visit which will begin on October 23, 2021 and continue through November 3, 2021.
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