Political Quotes

“the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has championed religious freedom for the Orthodox Christian community. His All Holiness is the spiritual leader and the Primus inter Pares of Orthodox Christianity and is the longest serving Archbishop of Constantinople in history. Through theological dialogues and international peace conferences, the Ecumenical Patriarch has sought to reconcile Christian churches and advance greater cooperation and understanding between Christians, Muslims, and Jews. Since his election in 1991, the Ecumenical Patriarch has worked tirelessly to unite Orthodox Christians with the Roman Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion, and other Christian sects. He helped to rebuild the once-persecuted Orthodox church after the Iron Curtain fell, supporting peace-building efforts to diffuse conflict in the region. He has also been a leading figure in meetings to bring together the Abrahamic Faiths: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. He has initiated dialogues with Muslim leaders, visiting countries that no other Christian hierarch has ever visited. Through these discussions, he has built more credibility and opportunities to build bridges between the faiths. Additionally, the 'Green Patriarch's' work on the environment is significant. His award of the Templeton Prize shows his commitment to environmental protection, an award that has been received by other luminaries like Mother Teresa and Nelson Mandela.”