Patriarchal Encyclical for Holy Pascha

Having completed the soul-profiting Lent and venerated the Lord’s Passion and Cross, behold today we are rendered participants of His glorious Resurrection, radiant through the feast and crying out with ineffable joy the world-saving announcement: “Christ is Risen!” Read More

April 28, 2021

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Foundation Established

At the invitation of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on Monday, April 5, 2021, Anthony J. Limberakis, MD, National Commander of the Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and Chair of the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Board of Trustees offered an enlightening and informative presentation, including the attached PowerPoint slide deck (prepared by Foundation Trustee Aphrodite Skeadas, Communications Chair, and Archon John Mindala), to the Eparchial Synod regarding the establishment and current status of the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Foundation. Read More

April 12, 2021

Passing of Nikos Manginas, Official Photographer of the Ecumenical Patriarchate

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros along with the entirety of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America mourn the untimely passing of Nikos Manginas, the official photographer of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Read More

April 10, 2021

The Sunday of Orthodoxy at the Ecumenical Patriarchate

The Sunday of Orthodoxy was celebrated today, March 21, 2021, in the Holy Cathedral of the First-Throned Church of Constantinople, with all solemnity and according to the centuries-old tradition. Read More

April 1, 2021

Catechetical Homily at the Opening of Holy and Great Lent

"By God’s mercy Archbishop of Constantinople-New Rome And Ecumenical Patriarch to the plenitude of the Church, May the grace and peace of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ, together with our prayer, blessing and forgiveness be with you all" Read More

March 10, 2021

Now Accepting Online Nominations for the Office of Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate

With the blessings of the Exarch His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the Order of St. Andrew is now accepting online nominations for the high office of Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Read More

February 22, 2021

His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Administered Vaccine

On Thursday January 28th, 2021, shortly before midday, His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was administered the COVID-19 Vaccine at the University Medical Center CAPA in Istanbul. His All Holiness thanked the doctors and staff of the Medical Center, and through them, all frontline healthcare workers throughout the world for their self-sacrifice as they care for the infected and their loved ones. It is His All Holiness’ fervent prayer that everyone get vaccinated as soon as possible to contain this global and deadly virus. Read More

January 28, 2021

Ecumenical Patriarchate Communiqué

The Ecumenical Patriarchate congratulates the new President of the United States, the Hon. Joseph Biden on assuming his duties, and expresses its delight regarding two highly symbolical executive orders signed immediately after his inauguration. Read More

January 26, 2021

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s Interview in "Vima" (Greek Newspaper): Full Interview

Ecumenical Patriarch opened his heart and spoke about the autocephaly of the Church of Ukraine, the pandemic and its deniers. He declared that he will be vaccinated, doing it as an act of responsibility to his fellow human beings, and urged young people to be in solidarity. Read More

January 13, 2021