“Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew drew a connection between the historic event and the trials facing humanity today, emphasising the need to pray for peace
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“The Patriarch noted that, amid the wars, conflicts, and human suffering confronting the world, the prayers of the faithful turn towards the Most Holy Theotokos, the Mother of all peoples.
“Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew once again thanked the Archbishop of Albania for his presence and participation throughout the celebrations held on Imbros
“they had prayed for the Orthodox Church and their peoples, asking God to preserve them “in faith, unity of mind and love,” despite the challenges facing contemporary society
“The Ecumenical Patriarchate has never been a spectator of the course of human affairs
“he also encouraged the faithful to pray to the Theotokos with trust, confident that she knows human suffering and understands their concerns
“the Ecumenical Patriarch accused Local Churches of ingratitude and also made a thinly veiled reference to the Serbian primate, who has still not made a “peace visit” to the Phanar.
“the Patriarch’s visit would provide an opportunity to strengthen unity among the faithful and deepen their bonds with the Serbian Orthodox Church
“Bishop Partenij expressed gratitude to Patriarch Bartholomew for the blessing to make the journey, and to the Koutloumousiou brotherhood for its hospitality.