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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 5 | 8.20 | 0.45% | +10% | 10,423,054 | 51,646 | $190,000 | 941$ |
| Canada | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 35,028 | $1,700,000 | 1,567$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 8.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 44,809 | $155,000 | 159$ |
| Indonesia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 309,766 | $1,119,000 | 1,267$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 49,106 | $106,000 | 97$ |
| Totals | 9 | 419,456,965 | 490,355 | $3,270,000 | 4,031$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Greece:
Bartholomew I highlighted the importance of unity among Christians during the joint presence with Pope Leo XIII in Nicea.
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Kenya:
He celebrated at an ecumenical service alongside Patriarch Bartholomew I, leader of the world's 260 million Orthodox Christians.
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Greece:
Bartholomew I is the Ecumenical Patriarch with whom Tom Barak met during his visit.
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Ukraine:
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I and Pope Leo XIV signed a joint declaration during a meeting in Istanbul.
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Greece:
Bartholomew I, the Patriarch, had a historic meeting with Pope Leo XIII, sharing messages of hope.
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Greece:
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I welcomed Pope Leo XIII at the entrance of the Church of St. George.
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Canada:
Bartholomew, spiritual leader of the world’s Orthodox Christians, emphasized the importance of the Nicene Creed during the prayer service.
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Indonesia:
Bartholomew I will celebrate the 17th century anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea with Pope Leo XIV.
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Greece:
Bartholomew I is the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople and is involved in the upcoming meeting with Pope Leo XIII in Nicea.
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United Arab Emirates:
Pope Leo XIV's visit includes moments of joint prayer with Bartholomew I, the spiritual leader of Orthodox Christians worldwide.
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