Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to serve Divine Liturgy at Panaghia Soumela, a historic event
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Historical Events of the Patriarchate
Below you will find Historic Events from most recent to ealier events

2007

November 2006
Pope Benedict Visits the Ecumenical Patriarchate

ISTANBUL, Turkey - A historic moment:
Pope Benedict XVI and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew offer a joint blessing to the jubilant faithful.
Photo N. Manginas

*NEW* Divine Liturgy in Honor of the Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle

November 30, 2006

Pope Benedict XVI was enthusiastically greeted by the ringing of church bells upon his arrival at the Ecumenical Patriarchate today for the liturgical celebration of Saint Andrew the Apostle, the Patron Saint of the Patriarchate of Constantinople, the Byzantine name for present-day Istanbul. The Pope was received by the Ecumenical Patriarch himself, who escorted him into the specially provided Throne in the Patriarchal Cathedral of Saint George.

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*NEW* The Doxology of Thanksgiving Upon the Occasion of the Arrival of Pope Benedict XVI to the Ecumenical Patriarchate

November 29, 2006

After the welcome of Pope Benedict XVI by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the Pope arrived at the See of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. There he was welcomed again by Patriarch Bartholomew at the airport, the Hierarchy of the Throne, clergy and numerous faithful from around the world.

The Pope's arrival to the Phanar was accompanied by the festal ringing of bells and was followed by a Doxology in the Patriarchal Cathedral of St. George. At the end of the service the Ecumenical Patriarch welcomed Pope Benedict XVI, who responded accordingly.

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November 2004
The Return of the Relics
The transmission of Sacred Relics of the Saints Gregorios the Theologian and John Chrysostomos and upon the Patronal Feast of the Ecumenical Patriarchate(25/11/2004).

The Holy Relics of St. Gregory the Theologian and St. John Chrysostom are returning to the City after 800 years

November 2000
The Millennium Council
Clergy-Laity conference (25/11 - 1/12/2000)
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 The Parish, cell of the Church’s life

1991-2000

October 1991
His All Holiness Archbishop Bartholomew was elected as the 270th Archbishop of the 2000-year-old Church founded by St. Andrew, serving as Archbishop of Constantinople- Pope of New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch.

Pre 1991
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