Eastern Orthodox Leader Is on a US Visit to Meet with Trump and Receive Award for Environmental Work
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew's 12-day US visit highlights his environmental leadership, culminating in the Templeton Prize ceremony attended by global dignitaries, organizers said.
- Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of Eastern Orthodox Christians, is visiting the US to meet with President Trump and receive an award for his environmental advocacy.
- Bartholomew, known as the 'green patriarch,' has been a strong advocate for environmental protection and will receive the prestigious Templeton Prize on Sept. 24 in New York.
- During his visit, Bartholomew's meeting with Trump could broach political issues, such as his support for Ukraine and criticism of Russia's invasion.
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Eastern Orthodox leader is on a US visit to meet with Trump and receive award for environmental work
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of Eastern Orthodox Christians, is making his first visit in four years to the United States.
Eastern Orthodox Leader Is on a US Visit to Meet With Trump and Receive Award for Environmental Work
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of Eastern Orthodox Christians, is making his first visit in four years to the United States, where he was scheduled to meet Monday afternoon with President Donald Trump and receive honors for his environmental advocacy.
The Ecumenical Patriarch began eighth Apostolic Visit to U.S. | Orthodox Times (en)
The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s eighth Apostolic Visit to the United States began on Sunday evening, September 14, 2025, with his arrival in Washington, DC. Officially welcoming the Ecumenical Patriarch to the country on behalf of U.S. President Donald Trump was Abbey Jones, the Deputy Chief of Protocol of the United States; and Deputy Secretary of State Michael J. Rigas. On behalf of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, Archbishop …
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew is in Washington as part of his visit to the United States on the occasion of his awarding of the Templeton Prize. More...
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