21 August 2024

SPIRITUAL INDEPENDENCE WAZ IT?? Official Website of Ukraine's President Flips The Script on The Summer Visit to Imbros by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople

 


President of Ukraine and Ecumenical Patriarch communicated over the phone
Aug 21, 2024 | 17:33




On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke by phone with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, who is currently on his summer visit to Imbros. 

  • During their conversation, President Zelenskyy personally thanked Patriarch Bartholomew for sending an official delegation to attend Ukraine’s national Independence Day celebrations on August 24. 
  • He also expressed gratitude for the warm reception extended to his representatives during their recent visit to the Phanar.
In response, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew conveyed his appreciation for the President’s call and reiterated his wishes for a swift restoration of peace in Ukraine. The Patriarch emphasized the unwavering support of the Ecumenical Patriarchate for the Ukrainian people amidst the ongoing conflict.

The official delegation from the Ecumenical Patriarchate, which includes Metropolitans Hilarion of Winnipeg and Job of Pisidia, along with Patriarchal Deacon Epiphanius Kamyanovich, has already arrived in Ukraine to participate in the upcoming Independence Day events.

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Source: Ecumenical Patriarchate, Translated by: Konstantinos Menyktas














Metropolitan of Kyiv visited the Ecumenical Patriarchate
Aug 13, 2024 | 21:04
in Ecumenical Patriarchate, FrontPage




The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew warmly welcomed with brotherly love Metropolitan Epifaniy of Kyiv and All Ukraine at the Phanar today, August 13, 2024.
  • Metropolitan Yevstratiy of Bila Tserkva and other associates accompanied Metropolitan Epifaniy.
The Ecumenical Patriarch also cordially received an official delegation from the State of Ukraine, 
  • led by Mrs. Olena Kovalska, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, 
  • along with Mr. Viktor Yelensky, Head of the State Service for Ethnic Affairs and Freedom of Conscience, 
  • Mr. Vasyl Bodnar, Ukrainian Ambassador in Ankara, and 
  • Mr. Roman Nedilskyi, Consul General of Ukraine in Constantinople, accompanied by his deputy, Mr. Andriy Boyko.
During the private meetings, Metropolitan Emmanuel of Chalcedon, Grand Ecclesiarch Aetios, Director of the Patriarchal Private Office, and Patriarchal Deacon Epifaniy Kamyanovich, who served as translator, were also present.

At noon, the Ecumenical Patriarch hosted a luncheon in honor of the distinguished guests of the Mother Church at the Patriarchal Municipal School of Marasli.

Photos: Nikos Papachristou


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Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Supports President's Initiative Aimed at Spiritual Independence

13 August 2024 - 23:18

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Supports President

Deputy Head of the Office of the President Olena Kovalska and Head of the State Service of Ukraine for Ethnic Policy and Freedom of Conscience Viktor Yelensky met with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.
The parties discussed in detail the state of religious freedom in Ukraine, which, despite the war, is being deepened by Ukrainian society.
The Ukrainian side is proud that there are
no closed churches
or major and minor religions in our country,
and the voice of the few religious communities in the
All-Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations sounds as loud as the voice of the churches to which the majority of Ukrainians belong.

The Ukrainian side also thanked His All-Holiness for his continuous and unwavering support of Ukraine, which is highly appreciated by the Ukrainian people.

The Patriarch was informed about the crimes committed by the Russian occupiers against religious freedom in Ukraine, about the dozens of priests, pastors, and theologians killed by the Russian invaders, and about more than 630 destroyed religious buildings.

His All-Holiness emphasized that the world knows very little about these crimes and urged to spread the truth about religious freedom in Ukraine and those who are trying to destroy it.

The Ecumenical Patriarch confirmed his constant readiness to make the necessary efforts for the prosperity of Orthodoxy in Ukraine and noted that he cares for the Orthodox Church of Ukraine.

His All-Holiness noted that he supports everything that is aimed at the good of Ukraine. 
  • In particular, this includes the initiative of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on spiritual independence, which is a prerequisite for the development of our country.

The Ukrainian side delivered to the Ecumenical Patriarch an invitation from the President of Ukraine to visit our country.

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