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It is the day of Resurrection, let us be radiant, O ye peoples: Pascha, the Lord's Pascha; for Christ God hath brought us from death to life, and from earth unto Heaven as we sing the triumphal hymn.    
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Prime Minister of Australia at the Phanar

On Thursday, April 26, 2012, His All-Holiness received the Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon. Julia Gillard, at the Phanar. Issues discussed during the meeting included the significance of dialogue between different religions and cultures worldwide, particularly in countries with multicultural composition, as well as the environmental activities and initiatives of the Patriarchate.    
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Feast of St. George at Patriarchal Church

On Monday, April 23, 2012, Metropolitan Germanos of Tranoupolis presided over the concelebration of the Divine Liturgy, together with Metropolitans Theoliptos of Iconium and Elpidophoros of Proussa, for the commemoration and celebration of the Feast of St. George the Great Martyr.    
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Resurrection Service at the Phanar

On Sunday, April 15, 2012, thousands of pilgrims participated at the Resurrection Service presided over by His All-Holiness at the Patriarchal Church of St. George.    
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An Explanation and Historical Overview of the Holy Myron

Holy Myrrh is the Chrism Oil used in the Orthodox Church for the Sacrament of Confirmation. The Holy Myrrh is sanctified by the Ecumenical Patriarch with the participation of a host of Bishops and other clergy, as well as lay people.    
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Archbishop of Athens and All Greece at the Phanar

On Wednesday, March 21, 2012, His All-Holiness received His Beatitude Archbishop Ieronymos II of Athens and All Greece at the Phanar. Archbishop Ieronymos was accompanied by Metropolitan Vasilios of Elassona and Bishop Gabriel of Diavleia.    
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Former Greek Prime Minister visits Phanar

On Friday, March 23, His All-Holiness received the former Prime Minister of Greece, the Hon. George Papandreou, accompanied by his wife Ada and the General Consul of Greece in Istanbul, the Hon. Nikolaos Matthioudakis, at the Phanar.    
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Latest News

'Halki Summit' to convene and discuss global responsibility and environmental sustainability (June 18-20)

Wednesday, May 09, 2012

The Halki Summit – sponsored by the Ecumenical Patriarchate and co-sponsored by Southern New Hampshire University – is a conversation on environment, ethics and innovation among a distinguished group of activists, scientists, journalists, business leaders, theologians, and academics. Learn More »

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to receive the 2012 Freedom Award, May 12

Friday, April 27, 2012

On May 12, 2012 His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, primus inter pares of the entire Orthodox Church, is going to receive the prestigious 'Freedom Award'. Learn More »

Address of His All-Holiness at the 15th Eurasian Economic Summit

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

It is an honor once again to address the Eurasian Economic Summit, which is organized annually by the distinguished Marmara Group and this year is considering various aspects of the relationship between economy and dialogue as well as of development and women’s rights in our world. We have been asked to address how sustainability and economy can be promoted through intercultural and interfaith dialogue. Learn More »

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Myron Sanctification of the Holy Myrrh in the Orthodox Church

Holy Myrrh is the Chrism Oil used in the Orthodox Church for the Sacrament of Confirmation. The Holy Myrrh is sanctified by the Ecumenical Patriarch with the participation of a host of Bishops and other clergy, as well as lay people. 
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Pastoral Health Care Pastoral Health Care of the Ecumenical Patriarchate

One of the most important ministries of the Church throughout its history has been providing spiritual care to the sick.
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05/14/12: Greek Basketball team visits Phanar
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On Monday, May 14, 2012, the winner of the 2012 Euroleague Championship, Greek Basketball team "Olympiakos," and its President Mr. Panayiotis Angelopoulos, visited the Phanar where they were ...
05/13/12: Sunday of the Samaritan Woman
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On Sunday, April 13,2012, His All-Holiness presided over the concelebration of the Divine Liturgy for the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman together with Archbishop Christopher of Czech Lands and Slovakia, ...
05/12/12: The Freedom Award
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On Saturday, May 12, 2012, His All-Holiness received Four Freedom Award from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Foundation in Nieuwe Kerk in Middelburg (Netherlands). The Freedoms Medals are presented to men and ...

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