Bartholomew I of Constantinople
Bartholomew I (Greek: Πατριάρχης Βαρθολομαῖος Αʹ, Patriarchis Bartholomaios A' , Turkish: Patrik I. Bartholomeos; born 29 February 1940) is the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, since 2 November 1991.[1]
| His All Holiness Bartholomew I | |
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| Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople | |
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| Church | Church of Constantinople |
| Diocese | Constantinople |
| See | Constantinople |
| Enthroned | 2 November 1991 |
| Predecessor | Demetrios I |
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| Birth name | Dimitrios Arhondonis (Δημήτριος Αρχοντώνης, Dēmḗtrios Archontṓnis) |
| Born | 29 February 1940 Aghios Theodoros (Zeytinliköy), Imbros (Gökçeada), Turkey |
| Denomination | Eastern Orthodox |
| Residence | Fener, Istanbul, Turkey |
| Parents | Chrḗstos (father) and Merópē (mother) Archontṓnis |
| Alma mater | Patriarchal Theological school (Halki seminary) |
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He is the "first among equals" in the Eastern Orthodox Communion, and the spiritual leader of 300 million Orthodox Christians around the world.[2][3][4][5]
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Bartholomew wrote a chapter with Pope John Paul II in “Earth Toward Our Children’s Future".
He wrote an essay, "To Commit a Crime Against the Natural World Is a Sin” in Moral Ground: Ethical Action for a Planet in Peril (Trinity University Press, 2010 ISBN 9781595340665).
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United States President Barack Obama meets with Bartholomew
Bartholomew with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, 3 November 2018
The war banner of the Ghassanid state, bearing the picture of St.Sergius. Re-made by Stgbarcher. * New image of St.Sergius etc.
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References
- ↑ Meyendorff, John; Chapin, John; Lossky, Nicolas (1981). Orthodox Church: Its Past and Its Role in the World Today. St. Vladimirs Seminary Press. p. 132. ISBN 0913836818.
- ↑ Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: insights into an Orthodox Christian worldview (2007) John Chryssavgis International Journal of Environmental Studies, 64, (1);pp: 9 - 18
- ↑ Ecumenical Patriarch of the Worldwide Orthodox Christian Church Meets with American Bible Society Leaders. Religious News Service. July 17, 2007. http://www.religionnews.com/press02/PR071707.html. Retrieved 2008-01-20.
- ↑ American Bible Society Sees Potential in Blossoming Greek Orthodox Relations. The Christian Post. July 23, 2007. http://www.christianpost.com/article/20070723/28575_American_Bible_Society_Sees_Potential_in_Blossoming_Greek_Orthodox_Relations.htm.
- ↑ The Patriarch. Time. July 29, 2007. http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,860404,00.html. Retrieved January 20, 2008.
| Religious titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Unknown |
Metropolitan of Philadelphia 1973–1990 |
Succeeded by Meliton (Karas) |
| Preceded by Meliton (Hadjis) |
Metropolitan of Chalcedon 1990–1991 |
Succeeded by Joachim (Neradjoulis) |
| Preceded by Demetrius I |
Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople 1991–present |
Incumbent |
| Regnal titles | ||
| Preceded by Demetrius I |
Co-Head of State of Mount Athos 1991–present |
Incumbent |