Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople supports call to pray

The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew addressed a prayer on Sunday in favor of the treatment of patients and the support of all those who are suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople referred to the initiative of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity, and called upon all religious leaders and believers of various […]

PATRIARCHAL ENCYCLICAL FOR HOLY PASCHA

† B A R T H O L O M E W BY GOD’S MERCY  ARCHBISHOP OF CONSTANTINOPLE-NEW ROME  AND ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH TO THE PLENITUDE OF THE CHURCH: MAY THE GRACE, PEACE AND MERCY  OF CHRIST RISEN IN GLORY BE WITH YOU ALL * * * Dearest brother Hierarchs and beloved children in the Lord, […]

Communique regarding the COVID-19 (Corona) virus (31 March 2020)

Communique regarding the COVID-19 (Corona) virus (31 March 2020) With the Communiqué of 18 March, the Ecumenical Patriarchate announced the decision to suspend all ecclesiastical rites and events within its territory, until the end of the month, as well as its intention to return to the issue, should it be deemed necessary by current developments. […]

Patriarchal Proclamation for Christmas

✠ B A R T H O L O M E W By God’s Mercy Archbishop of Constantinople-New Rome  and Ecumenical Patriarch To the Plenitude of the Church Grace, Mercy and Peace from the Savior Christ Born in Bethlehem * * * Venerable brothers and beloved children in the Lord, We glorify the Most-Holy and All-Merciful […]

Keynote Address by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at the World Children’s Day

KEYNOTE ADDRESS By His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew At the World Children’s Day Celebratory Event (Geneva, Ecumenical Center, November 21, 2018) It is with great joy that this year, we once again visit the headquarters of the World Council of Churches during the festive celebrations of its 70th anniversary. At this moment, our eyes are […]

Many Members, One Body

The contribution of the Orthodox Church in realizing peace, justice, freedom, fraternity and love between peoples, and in the removal of racial and other discriminations. The Church of Christ exists in the world, but is not of the world (cf. Jn 17:11, 14-15). The Church, as the sign and image of the Kingdom of God […]

Healthcare Program in Sumatra

The Orthodox Metropolitanate of Singapore and South Asia along with OCMC realised a healthcare program at Medan, Sumatra, Indonesia in May 2016.