‘We look toward the new pontiff with Christian hope,’ says ecumenical patriarch

‘We look toward the new pontiff with Christian hope,’ says ecumenical patriarch

"May he inspire the church and the world with the universal ideals of freedom, equality, justice and solidarity," Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew said.

Patriarch of Jerusalem welcomes Pope Leo XIV’s election: "A significant event for the world" | Orthodox Times (en)

The Patriarch of Jerusalem issued a heartfelt statement congratulating His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election as the 267th Bishop of Rome, describing the moment as deeply meaningful not only for the Roman Catholic Church but for the world at large. “We wish to express our congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election, and we hold prayer for his this new important spiritual mission,” the Patriarch wrote. “This is a significant e…

What Was Bartholomew Doing In Northern Athens - Maroussi? (EN - GR) - Helleniscope

source – pronews.gr Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew paid a “private” visit to the Amarousi-Chalandrio border, in the Polydrossos area. According to some information, he went to honor the nuns living there and offer assistance to the monasteries. However, other sources report that he met with a Greek official regarding Mount Athos issues. In any case, Bartholomew is expected to visit Mount Athos in July, while any side has not denied rumors of a…

'We look toward the new pontiff with Christian hope,' says ecumenical patriarch - Catholic Review

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople said he hopes Pope Leo XIV will “be a dear brother and collaborator … for the rapprochement of our churches, for the unity of the whole Christian family, and for the benefit of all of humankind.” The patriarch was one of several church leaders in the Christian East who welcomed the May 8 election of Pope Leo, noting his first words to the crowd in St. Peter’s Square were about peace. Patriarch B…

Orthodox leaders welcome Leo XIV’s election as ‘sign of hope’ for Christian unity

At the headquarters of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Istanbul, Orthodox religion and faithful welcome the May 8 election of Pope Leo XIV, hoping he would build on the economic progress made by his predecessor.

150th anniversary Liturgy in Kolonaki attended by Archbishop Makarios of Australia

On Sunday, May 11, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided over a Patriarchal Divine Liturgy at the Church of Saint Nicholas of the Philanthropic Society of Athens in Kolonaki, marking the church’s 150th anniversary. The church, a post-Byzantine landmark built by benefactor Andreas Syngros, was transferred to the Ecumenical Patriarchate in 2023. The service was attended by several high-ranking clerics, including His Eminence A…