Patriarch Bartholomew arrives in Budapest for opening of Orthodox center
Patriarch Bartholomew at the Orthodox center "Phanarion" in Budapest. Photo: Orthodoxtimes.com
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew arrived at Budapest International Airport on September 3, 2026, where he was met by representatives of the Hungarian Exarchate of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, reports the Czech editorial office of the UOJ.
The Patriarch was met by Metropolitan Arsenios of Austria and Exarch of Hungary, together with auxiliary bishops. On behalf of the Hungarian government, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary Anita Orbán welcomed the First Hierarch of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. The Ambassadors of Greece and Cyprus were also present at the meeting. Immediately after landing, Patriarch Bartholomew proceeded to the Orthodox Dialogue Center of the Ecumenical Patriarchate "Phanarion" in the center of Budapest.
On September 5, Patriarch Bartholomew will preside over the solemn opening of the church and Orthodox center in Budapest.
As the UOJ reported, the Romanian Primate thanked the head of the Phanar for the canonization of saints.
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