Bartholomew I
Bartholomew I is the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople and one of the most prominent spiritual leaders in the Orthodox Christian world. Born Dimitrios Archontonis in 1940 in Istanbul, Turkey, he became the 270th patriarch in 1991. Known for his commitment to environmental issues and interfaith dialogue, Bartholomew I has sought to bridge gaps between different Christian denominations and promote peace and unity among various faiths. He has played a significant role in ecumenical relations, including fostering closer ties between the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches. His invitation to Pope Francis to commemorate the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicea in 2025 underscores his dedication to reconciliation and dialogue within Christianity.
Born on Feb 29, 1940 (85 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Greece | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 5,535 | $190,000 | 101$ |
| Totals | 1 | 10,423,054 | 5,535 | $190,000 | 101$ |
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Greece:
Bartholomew I is the Ecumenical Patriarch who received Dimitris Houpis during his visit to Istanbul.
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Australia:
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, the spiritual leader of the world’s Orthodox Christians, welcomed Leo’s election.
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Greece:
Pope Francis followed in the footsteps of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in caring for the environment.
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Belarus:
Kuchinskiy also spoke with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.
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Greece:
Bartholomew I, the Ecumenical Patriarch, was present at the funeral of Pope Francis.
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Greece:
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I was present at the funeral of Pope Francis.
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Greece:
Bartholomew I was present at the Ecumenical Patriarchate during the earthquake and continued to engage with guests calmly.
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United Kingdom:
Bartholomew I is the leader of the world’s Orthodox faithful and was present during Pope Francis's visit to Lesbos.
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Greece:
Bartholomew I, the Ecumenical Patriarch, had a deep friendship with Pope Francis and worked towards unity between the Orthodox and Catholic Churches.
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Greece:
Bartholomew I expressed gratitude for Pope Francis's steadfast stance in favor of dialogue and unity among churches.
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