Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, celebrating his 85th birthday, is a prominent global Christian leader known for his environmental advocacy and interfaith dialogue efforts. His leadership has significantly impacted the Orthodox Church and strengthened its international stature.
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Greece has pledged significant support to key Orthodox Christian patriarchates, creating 600 clergy positions to counter Russian influence and bolster its own religious and geopolitical standing. This move aims to stabilize struggling patriarchates in the face of Russian expansionism and comes amid heightened tensions within the Orthodox world following the Ukrainian Church’s independence. The initiative marks a strategic investment by Greece in the complex intersection of religion and international relations.