Head of Phanar сalls Greek the "mother language of the spirit"
Patriarch Bartholomew. Photo: fosfanariou
On February 11, 2025, at the Cultural Center of the Greek Diaspora in Istanbul, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew participated in the celebration of World Greek Language Day, fosfanariou reports.
In his speech, Patriarch Bartholomew called Greek the "mother language of the spirit" and stressed its historical significance.
"In all our hearts, there lives a sense of pride for our language – the language of our ancestors and our present, which serves as a key to entering what is perhaps the greatest intellectual paradise in the world," he said.
Speaking about the connection between language, philosophy, and theology, Patriarch Bartholomew noted that "all those engaged in philosophy, wherever they may be, think in Greek."
At the conclusion of his speech, he called for the preservation of the Greek language in the era of artificial intelligence, describing it as "a language unmatched among the 2,700 languages of the world."
Earlier, the UOJ reported that Patriarch Bartholomew accused the ROC of ingratitude toward the Mother Church.
Read also
Volodymyr-Volynskyi Eparchy marks 30 years since restoration
The Pantanassa Icon and relics of Prince Volodymyr have arrived in Kovel and will visit churches across the Volodymyr-Volynskyi Eparchy to mark the 30th anniversary of the restoration of the episcopal see.
Bukovyna faithful bring humanitarian aid to Kherson region residents
The UOC’s Chernivtsi Eparchy delivered food to Holy Spirit Cathedral in Kherson.
Ukraine must have its own faith: Poroshenko's party lays out peace terms
Poroshenko’s party European Solidarity described church policy as a matter of national sovereignty and said there can be no compromises in this area.
432 UOC churches damaged in Ukraine during war, report says
According to the Religion on Fire project, 807 religious buildings in Ukraine have been damaged or destroyed as a result of hostilities.
DESS official gives number of clergy exempt from mobilization in Ukraine
A DESS representative said the actual number of clergy exempt from mobilization is significantly lower than the number of religious organizations designated as critical.
Cabinet keeps gas prices unchanged for religious organizations
The Cabinet has fixed gas prices for religious organizations through the end of the 2026–2027 heating season.