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Encountering the MysteryWritten with personal warmth and knowledge, His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew illuminates the rich culture and soul of Orthodox Christianity in his new book, "Encountering the Mystery," which is now available on the Orthodox Marketplace
U.S. Resolutions for Religious FreedomU.S. States Which Have Passed Religious Freedom Resolutions For The Ecumenical Patriarchate
March-April 2008The Archon NewsletterRead the March-April 2008 edition of The Archon newsletter. Cover story: OCF Team renovates Church, explores Religious Freedom during 'Real Break' to Ecumenical Patriarchate
Archon Selection ProceduresA document outlining the procedure used for the selection of new Archons and membership in the Order of St. Andrew. Read the document»
The Athenagoras Human Rights AwardRead about the history of this award, named after one of the Great Church Leaders of the 20th Century, and of the past recipients Learn more»
A Tribute to Archbishop DemetriosA commemorative video tributing Archbishop Demetrios on the occasion of his 40 years of Hierarchical Ministry from 1967-2007.
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Living Waters: Saving our Seas and RiversA documentary on the environmental work by His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. Watch the Video»
Religious Freedom ProjectLearn About the Religious Freedom Project For the Ecumenical Patriarchate Learn more»
Religious Freedom Articles & LettersInformation once found on the homepage in this area has been transferred to the 'Public Statements of Interest' section View this section»
Ecumenical Patriarch's Book, "Encountering the Mystery," Is Now Available 5/2/2008 Written with personal warmth and knowledge, His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew illuminates the... Full Text
Time Magazine Names Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Among World's Top 100 Most Influential People 5/2/2008 In its fifth annual list of the world's most influential people, Time Magazine has recognized His All... Full Text
Preserving & Protecting the Unwaning Light of the Phanar 4/27/2008 A message from the National Commander for Pascha 2008: As we Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter with family... Full Text
Patriarchal Proclamation of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew for Holy Pascha 2008 4/21/2008 Our God, Who is beyond all suffering and is Immortal, Who is the comely Bridegroom of the Church, our Lord... Full Text
U.S. State Legislatures continue to pass Religious Freedom resolutions for the Ecumenical Patriarchate 4/17/2008 In 2006, the National Council of the Order of St. Andrew initiated the Religious Freedom Resolutions project.... Full Text
Archons conduct Lenten Retreat at St. Basil's Academy 4/16/2008 This year marked the fifth annual retreat which focused on "Spiritual Renewal" and provided Archons and their... Full Text
EU officials Barroso and Rehn visit Ecumenical Patriarchate 4/15/2008 Senior European Union officials, Jose Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, accompanied by... Full Text
OCF Team renovates Church, explores Religious Freedom during 'Real Break' to Ecumenical Patriarchate 4/1/2008 Fourteen Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) students, from multiple jurisdictions, recently returned from... Full Text
Forum 18 News Service reports on "Turkey: What difference does the latest Foundations Law make?" 3/21/2008 The news service, Forum 18, recently reported on the newly-revised Foundations Law which the Turkish... Full Text
U.S. Report on Human Rights Practices reveals concern on Turkey's progress of religious freedom 3/14/2008 Serious problems remain in the Turkish government to secure religious freedom for non-Muslim minorities. This... Full Text
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Encountering the Mystery
U.S. Resolutions for Religious Freedom
March-April 2008
Archon Selection Procedures
The Athenagoras Human Rights Award
A Tribute to Archbishop Demetrios
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Living Waters: Saving our Seas and Rivers
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