English translation: EP’s press release on meeting with President Trump
On Monday, September 15, 2025, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew met at the White House with His Excellency Mr. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America, who is the sixth President he
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, Archbishop Elpidophoros meet with President Trump
On September 15, 2025, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew met privately with President of the United States Donald Trump in the Oval Office. The Ecumenical Patriarch and His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America arrived by
Ecumenical Patriarch welcomed to Washington, D.C.
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew arrived in Washington, DC this evening, September 14, 2025, for his eighth Apostolic Visit to the United States. He was officially welcomed at the airport by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros
Fr. Alex highlights the Apostolic Visit to U.S. on Cosmos FM
When Fr. Alexander Karloutsos speaks of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, he does so with a mixture of reverence and candor that befits a man who has spent more than half a century at the heart of
What to know before His All-Holiness receives the Templeton Prize
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, Archbishop of Constantinople-New Rome and primus inter pares (“first among equals”) overseeing the global communion of Eastern Orthodox Churches, is the spiritual father and pastoral leader of hundreds of
Apostolic Visit Itinerary
Schedule updated September 10, 2025 The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is honored to announce the official visit of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to the U.S. in September 2025. The visit will include
For decades, Orthodox leaders have been committed to ‘creation care.’ Read our timeline
For nearly forty years, the Orthodox Church—led by the Ecumenical Patriarchate—has been at the forefront of faith-based engagement with issues pertaining to the integral health and well-being of the natural world.
Fr. John Chryssavgis nominated His All-Holiness for the Templeton. He had Jane Goodall’s blessing
In this piece, Ben Malian, a contributing writer to the Orthodox Observer, interviews Fr. John about Orthodoxy and ecology, and His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s awarding of the Templeton Prize.
What would you say to His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew?
How has His All-Holiness touched your life, inspired your faith, or strengthened your spiritual journey? If you had the opportunity to speak with him and share your thoughts, what would you say?
Greek Orthodox young adults will gather in New York for the 2025 Archdiocesan District YAL Conference: National event to feature distinguished guest speakers, fellowship, and faith-centered programming
With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the Archdiocesan District is grateful to announce the 2025 Young Adult League (YAL) Conference and the participation of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople.
Meet our Patriarch: An introduction to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
Leader of the Orthodox Church’s 300 million faithful worldwide, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will return to the U.S. next month for an official visit. Ahead of his visit, the Orthodox Observer has prepared an introduction to His All-Holiness’s life, work, and legacy.
Green Patriarch: Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and the protection of the environment
The world has recently witnessed alarming environmental degradation—with climate change, the loss of biodiversity, and the pollution of natural resources—accompanied by a widening gap between rich and poor and the ongoing failure to implement ecologically sound and sustainable policies. Yet for nearly four decades now, one religious leader has discerned the signs of the times and called people’s attention to this social and ecological situation.
Cappella Romana Choir will perform for Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at Fordham University
On September 23, 2025, His All-Holiness will visit Fordham University and the Orthodox Christian Studies Center at the school’s Rose Hill Campus in New York City.
Official Visit of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to the United States in September 2025
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the hierarchs of the Ecumenical Throne in America, the clergy, and the faithful Orthodox people of the United States will joyfully welcome His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to the United States for an official visit in September 2025.
