Capitol Lens | The Patriarch and the Speaker

Capitol Lens | The Patriarch and the Speaker

Speaker Mike Johnson poses with the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, the spiritual leader of Eastern Orthodox Christians, in the Capitol on Wednesday. The post Capitol Lens | The Patriarch and the Speaker appeared first on Roll Call.

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew visited the US Capitol | Orthodox Times (en)

On Wednesday morning, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew began the Apostolic Visit’s last day in Washington, D.C. meeting with Mike Johnson, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. At the U.S. Capitol Building, a bipartisan, bicameral luncheon in honor of His All-Holiness took place following the meeting. In his remarks at the luncheon, the Ecumenical Patriarch remarked at the shared diversity of both the U.S. and the Orthodox faith. “The Ca…

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in Capitol with Mike Johnson reception - News Bulletin 247

The President of the US House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, welcomed the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to the Capitol. The Priest of Orthodoxy had the opportunity to raise issues that concern the Patriarchate and highlight his priorities. The focus was on religious freedom, the protection of Christian communities and the promotion of dialogue between different religions. The Ecumenical Patriarchate enjoys the inter -party respect for Co…