Biden – to Phanar head: Feel free to contact me on any matter
Joe Biden and Patriarch Bartholomew. Photo: orthodoxtimes.com
On November 8, 2021, during a telephone conversation, US President Joe Biden assured Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople that he was ready to help him resolve any issues, according to the Greek newspaper Vima Orthodoxias.
Biden called Patriarch Bartholomew to сheck if the latter was well. When the head of Phanar thanked the President of the United States for the recent meeting at the White House on October 25, which lasted more than an hour, Joe Biden replied that "this meeting could last all year long."
At the end of the conversation, Joe Biden told Patriarch Bartholomew that he "should not hesitate to address him on any matter whenever he needs to."
Earlier, the UOJ wrote that the head of Phanar complained to Biden about the actions of the ROC.
Read also
Metropolitan Dimitrios of Gjirokastër has reposed in the Lord
The Albanian hierarch was 85 years old.
Pope Leo calls the war in Ukraine “senseless”
The Pontiff emphasized that he shares Ukrainians’ pain over victims and prisoners.
EU ambassadors attend banned Budapest Pride march
The LGBT march was led by the Mayor of Budapest with his wife.
Zelensky awards OCU cleric who oversaw Chernivtsi cathedral seizure
Ivan Chokaliuk received the Order of Merit, 3d Class.
Pope Leo urges the Orthodox to restore visible church communion
The Pontiff stated that he is open to any suggestions in this regard.
US Congressman condemns terror against Christians in Syria
Ryan McKenzie noted that Syrian Christians are an example of faith confession.