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

Consultation of the Ecumenical Patriarchate regarding the Pandemic

Recognizing the unprecedented situations and complex difficulties that have been created by the Pandemic COVID-19, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has allotted the Network of the Ecumenical Patriarchate for Pastoral Health Care the responsibility of organizing an online Consultation with the theme: “The Pastoring Church in the days of the Pandemic”. Read More

December 17, 2020

Communiqué from Ecumenical Patriarchate Regarding Upcoming Visit of Sec. of State Michael R. Pompeo

We are pleased to announce that the Hon. Michael R. Pompeo, United States Secretary of State, will at his initiative visit the See of the Ecumenical Patriarchate this Tuesday, November 17, which is the source of joy and honor for the Mother Church of Constantinople. Read More

November 16, 2020