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Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Leads Epiphany Celebrations in Phanar

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided over the Epiphany celebrations at the Church of St. George in Phanar, Istanbul, which included a solemn Divine Liturgy and the traditional blessing of the waters in the Keratian Gulf. The event drew large crowds from Greece, Romania, Ukraine, and other Orthodox regions, with prominent attendees such as Nikos Androulakis and Akis Skertsos. Similar ceremonies were held in other parts of Istanbul, reflecting the enduring importance of this Orthodox tradition.

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Androulakis Meets Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at the Phanar

Nikos Androulakis, leader of PASOK-Movement for Change, met with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at the Phanar in Istanbul to mark Epiphany Day. During the meeting, Androulakis praised the Patriarch's leadership, describing him as an inspiration to millions of Orthodox Christians worldwide, while also extending wishes for health and prosperity in 2025.