Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, known as the 'Green Patriarch' for his environmental activism, has been a prominent leader in the Eastern Orthodox Church since his election in 1991. He is recognized for his efforts to promote interfaith dialogue, peace, and the unity of the Christian Church. His recent participation in a historic meeting with Pope Leo XIII in Iznik, Turkey, marks a significant moment in the ongoing dialogue aimed at reconciling the differences between the Catholic and Orthodox Churches, celebrating the 1,700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council.