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Christian Today reports on "World Council of Churches celebrates 60th anniversary"
2/20/2008
His All Holiness, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew addressed the delegates from churches around the world who gathered recently in prayer and discussion in Geneva, Switzerland, during the World Council of Churches (WCC) annual central committee meeting. Full Text

January-February 2008 issue of 'The Archon' Newsletter now available on-line
2/19/2008
The January-February 2008 issue of 'The Archon' Newsletter is now available in PDF format on the Archon web site at archons.org/newsletter. Full Text

Acton Institute reports on "A Patriarch in Dire Straits"
2/14/2008
With the release of a new book, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I -- best known as the Orthodox Church's Green Patriarch for his environmental activism -- offers a concise summary of the Eastern Christian tradition and views on a wide range of social issues. Full Text

Order of St. Andrew commends OCF for their initiative to Constantinople
2/5/2008
More than 650 college students have participated in "Real Break," a campus ministry program that was created in 2000 by the Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) to provide students with short-term mission trips or service projects designed to provide fellowship and spiritual growth during spring break. Full Text

OCF Real Break announces it will offer a historic first trip to Constantinople for college students
2/4/2008
Orthodox Christian Fellowship is proud to announce that a Real Break trip to the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Constantinople, Turkey. Full Text

European Parliament Member Antonios Trakatellis Raises Questions Regarding Violation of Religious Freedom in Turkey with Commissioner Olli Rehn
1/25/2008
According to recent press articles and reports, the Turkish authorities continue to violate fundamental rights, especially religious freedoms, oppressing and creating severe problems for both the Patriarchate and its churches. Full Text

Greek Prime Minister, referring to the plight of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, says religious freedom is Turkey's "passport" to European Union
1/24/2008
In a recent article published by the NY Times, Greek Prime Minister Karamanlis made a historic trip to Turkey, the first in nearly fifty years. Full Text

Archon Delegation meets with authorities in Istanbul, protesting vandalism of monastery in Halki
1/15/2008
A Turkish government official has acknowledged that recent acts of vandalism to the Church of the Transfiguration in Halki were unprovoked and illegal. Full Text

Archon delegation conduct meetings with Turkish Government officials in Ankara
1/15/2008
An Archon delegation enjoyed an audience with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and discussed in detail the recent appearance of Patriarchal representatives before the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, France, concerning the confiscation of the Patriarchal orphanage property.   Full Text

Archon delegation travels to Turkey in support of Religious Freedom for the Ecumenical Patriarchate
1/15/2008
A delegation of Archons observed the Feast Day of St. Andrew the First Called Apostle at the Ecumenical Patriarchate and received the blessings of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew following the Patriarchal Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Cathedral of St. George in Istanbul on Nov. 30, 2007. Full Text