Podcasts about ecumenical patriarchate

In this episode of I Thought You'd Like to Know This, Too, ITEST presents a webinarentitled  "Bioethics & AI as Human Flourishing: Where Catholic & Orthodox Social Teaching meet in One Christian Social Ethos" (June 14, 2025)Dr. Constantine PsimopoulosBIOETHICS AND AI AS HUMAN FLOURISHING: WHERE CATHOLICS AND ORTHODOX MEET IN ONE CHRISTIAN SOCIAL ETHOSConstantine Psimopoulos is a Professor (Adj.) of Bioethics at Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, teaching Christian Ethics and Social Ministries and is on the faculty at Harvard's Initiative on Health, Spirituality and Religion, of which he is also Senior Program Administrator, and the Human Flourishing program. He has another Academic research appointment in Global Health and Social Medicine and the Center for Bioethics at Harvard Medical School. At Harvard, he co-teaches the course Religion and Public Health and a new required module taught to all MD/PhD students. Constantine serves as the Director of the Division of Bioethics of the Orthodox Academy of Crete (Ecumenical Patriarchate), and as an Invited Member to the Inaugural National Committee on AI – Artificial Intelligence (and Theology) of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.AbstractThis presentation draws a comparison between Catholic social teaching and the Social ethos of the Orthodox church. Both traditions have some parallels in the way they approach AI, from a bioethical perspective that addresses social justice. The document ‘For the Life of the World' (F.L.O.W.) of our Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, emphasizes that science and technology are a wonderful product of a God-given human creativity, and that “the desire for scientific knowledge flows from the same wellspring as faith's longing to enter ever more deeply into the mystery of God.” It is an imperative to use AI for Human Flourishing. From a Christian bioethical lens, science and technology, and in particular Artificial Intelligence (AI), can serve as one concrete example of how this can be addressed.Fr. Michael Baggot, LCProgramming with Purpose: Guiding AI through Catholic Social TeachingFr. Michael Baggot is Legionary of Christ, an Associate Professor of Bioethics at the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum, and an Invited Professor of Theology at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (the Angelicum) and the Catholic Institute of Technology (CatholicTech). He also serves as a professor for the Joint Diploma in Leadership: Service through Virtues and the Catholic Worldview Fellowship summer program. In addition, Fr. Michael is a Research Scholar at the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics and Human Rights and a member of the Scholarly Advisory Board for Magisterium AI. He is also a fellow of the Fr. James L. Heft, SM Generations in Dialogue program at the Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at the University of Southern California.AbstractAs an expert in humanity, the Catholic Church is deeply interested in the AI technologies that are shaping family life, education, medicine, religious practice, and other key aspects of social life. The presentation draws on the social doctrine of the Catholic Church to highlight the virtues and social structures most conducive to using AI tools to promote human flourishing. It gives special attention to the influence of AI companion systems on the loneliness epidemic and the quest for social connections. The conference also examines the significance of ecumenical dialogue, interreligious dialogue, and dialogue with secular traditions in addressing the perennial philosophical questions that emerging technologies raise.Bioethics and AI as Human Flourishing: Where Catholic and Orthodox Social Teaching meet in One Christian Social Ethos - Institute for Theological Encounter with Science and Technology

Earlier this month, the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew - along with many other countries and organizations - attended the Ukraine Peace Summit. Nearly 80 countries issued a statement calling for the “territorial integrity” of Ukraine to be the basis for any peace agreement to end Russia's two-year war. The Ecumenical Patriarch's signature was originally on that document. Then an outraged Turkey intervened, getting the Ecumenical Patriarchate's signature removed. Bruce Clark, who writes on European affairs and religion for The Economist, has played an active role in the Ecumenical Patriarchate's environmental initiatives, and is the author of Twice A Stranger: How Mass Expulsion Forged Modern Greece and Turkey, joins Thanos Davelis to look into what this story says about the continued pressure the Ecumenical Patriarch is under.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Patriarchate removed from Ukraine summit statement following Turkish protestsSYRIZA on the brink of civil warVon der Leyen, Costa and Kallas bag EU top jobsEuropean Leaders Name Top E.U. Officials, Opting for Stability

In 2019 the Greek Orthodox Patriarchs of Constantinople and Alexandria recognised the independence of the newly formed Orthodox Church of Ukraine. Since then, Moscow has attempted to undermine not only the Ecumenical Patriarchate, but also the Patriarch of Alexandria, which claims exclusive jurisdiction over Africa and accuses the Russian church of meddling in the continent. Prof. George Demacopoulos joins Thanos Davelis to explore why Russia is trying to split the Orthodox Church in Africa, and explain why this should be viewed as part of a larger Russian project whereby Putin uses the church to advance his own global ambitions.Prof. Demacopoulos is the Fr. John Meyendorff & Patterson Family Chair of Orthodox Christian Studies at Fordham University. He is Co-Founding Director of Fordham's Orthodox Christian Studies Center and Co-Founding Editor of the Journal of Orthodox Christian Studies.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Russia's plan to seduce Christians in AfricaAlbanian appeals court rejects Beleri's request to take oathHungary vows to defy EU ‘blackmail' over Ukraine fundingBrussels threatens to hit Hungary's economy if Viktor Orbán vetoes Ukraine aid

Never Give An Inch - the new book by Former CIA Director and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo - was recently released. Aside from recounting his tactics in the Trump administration, the former Secretary also sheds light on key foreign policy priorities under his tenure. These include his dealings with Turkey and President Erdogan, his visit to the Ecumenical Patriarchate, his views on the deepening ties between the US and Greece, and his relationship with Prime Minister Mitsotakis. Lena Argiri, the DC Correspondent for ERT - the Greek Public Broadcasting Company, joins Thanos Davelis to break down former Secretary Pompeo's latest revelations. Read Lena Argiri's review of former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's book (in Greek): Βιβλίο Πομπέο: Το τρίωρο βίντεο για το πραξικόπημα, η οργή της Άγκυρας και η ΕλλάδαYou can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on CBS discussing his new book, 2024 plansPolitical books are often bland. Mike Pompeo's is savage.Greek government wins no-confidence vote over wiretapping scandalGovernment should ‘stick to the budget targets'

Welcome to another episode of the Owlcast - Alumni Edition. Today with us is Odysseas Digbassanis, Class of 2019. Odysseas with studies in History, Politics and Economics at Warwick University in the UK, was recently appointed as the Secretary for External Affairs of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. He tends to downplay his role, but it’s not every day a 21-year-old person gets this post, even on a volunteer basis. With Odysseas Digbassanis today we discuss: The creativity and freedom to pursue your own interests as a tool to grow; Trying to escape the traditional stodgy way of entering college through project-based learning; IB extended essay as preparation for the college essay material; The importance of keeping an open itinerary for activities outside assignments during school; Keeping an open mind towards careers, even when already in college; Not just study hard - Study Smart and The importance of keeping a balance between study and social life; Reflecting on the War in Ukraine, seeking a glimpse of optimism and the need for young people to step up in their respective fields; Navigating the difficult landscape as the Secretary for External Affairs of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.

This is the twelfth episode of the Praxis in Religion Conversation Series. In this conversation, titled "A Rebirth of Orthodoxy: Moral and Epistemological Preliminaries," Professor Denysenko reflects on the historical tensions simmering between Ecumenical and Moscow Patriarchates since 1920s. Denysenko examines the Ecumenical Patriarchate's intervention in Ukraine and the creation of Orthodox Church of Ukraine, and provides a scholarly analysis of and debate on Russian world ideain the wider ecclesial psychological framework. The conversation between Tornike Metreveli and Nicholas Denysenko delves deeper into the Ukrainian resistance to the Russian world since 2009, power dynamics within the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate), their anti-war position and ethical, moral and theological implications of the Russian invasion on Orthodox Christianity globally.   Nicholas Denysenko serves as Emil and Elfriede Jochum Professor and Chair and concurrently as associate professor of theology. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota (1994), and his graduate degrees at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary (M.Div., 2000) and The Catholic University of America (Ph.D., 2008) ---------------------------------------------- Music for the Conversation Series is generously provided by the Shavnabada Choir . The project author and the host of the Conversation Series is Dr. Tornike Metreveli. ---------------------------------------------- Religion and Theology is produced by Joel Kuhlin for the Center for Theology and Religious Studies. If you have comments or critique of this episode, or any other episodes of R&T, please contact us via the podcast's twitteraccount: @reloteol.

The Russian Orthodox Church said this week that it was considering establishing an exarchate in Turkey, as it has just done in Africa, further deepening the schism between the Moscow and the Ecumenical Patriarchate that opened up following the decision by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to grant the Ukrainian Orthodox Church autocephaly, essentially making it independent of Russia. Professor Phil Dorroll joins The Greek Current to analyze these moves by Russia, explain why a move to establish a Russian exarchate in Turkey would do incredible damage to the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the Greek Orthodox community, and provide a broader look into how Moscow's efforts to undermine the Phanar are playing out across the Orthodox world. Professor Phil Dorroll is Associate Professor of Religion at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and his research has focused on Islam in Turkey and Muslim-Orthodox Christian relations.Read Prof. Phil Dorroll's twitter thread on the issue here. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Russia Hinting at Establishing Exarchate in Turkey, Deepening SchismTsunis to appear before Senate next week for confirmationGreek state preparing to issue bonds in anticipation of Fitch verdictFresh 10-year bond issue is expected this month

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew wrapped up an almost two week visit to the United States late last week. His trip included meetings with President Biden, Secretary of State Blinken, and key members of Congress. Religious freedom in Turkey and the reopening of the Halki Theological Seminary featured heavily in discussions with US political leaders, but the trip also highlighted the important role of the Ecumenical Patriarchate on a number of issues, including the environment and climate change. During his trip, Patriarch Bartholomew also spoke about tensions with the Russian Orthodox Church and Moscow, which has engaged in a campaign of disinformation against the Patriarchate. Dr. Elizabeth Prodromou joins us to discuss the main takeaways from Patriarch Bartholomew's trip to the US, the tensions between the Ecumenical Patriarchate and Russia, and look at how the US can support the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Dr. Elizabeth Prodromou is an internationally recognized leader on issues of religion and human rights, and a previous Vice Chair and Commissioner on the US Commission on International Religious Freedom. Dr. Prodromou is also a faculty member at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, where she directs the Initiative on Religion, Law, and Diplomacy. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Readout of President Biden's Meeting with His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch BartholomewBiden, orthodox patriarch discuss climate, religious freedomVartholomaios: Russian Church ungratefulThe U.S. allows vaccinated international travelers inAn emotional journey: Families reunite in U.S. with tears, balloons as COVID travel ban endsVaccination bookings shoot up as Greece sees new case recordCovid-19: Greece smashes daily record with 7,335 new infections

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew is set to visit the United States between October 23 and November 3, where he will hold a number of important meetings, including a meeting with US President Joe Biden at the White House. In a recent piece for the Middle East Institute, expert Tuğba Tanyeri-Erdemir argued that this in-person meeting provides the Biden administration a unique opportunity not only to raise human rights and religious freedom issues in Turkey, but also to push back against Russian attempts to undermine the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Tuğba Tanyeri-Erdemir joins The Greek Current today to discuss the upcoming visit by Ecumenical Patriarch to the United States, and the significance of his meeting with President Biden. Dr. Tuğba Tanyeri-Erdemir is a research associate at the University of Pittsburgh's Anthropology Department, the coordinator of the Anti-Defamation League's Task Force on Middle East Minorities, and a non-resident scholar with the Middle East Institute's Turkey Program. She serves as the co-chair of the Middle East Working Group of the International Religious Freedom Roundtable. Read Tuğba Tanyeri-Erdemir's latest piece for the Middle East Institute here: Biden's White House meeting with the Ecumenical Patriarch offers a unique opportunityYou can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Turkish cenbank shocks again by slashing rates 200 pointsTurkish lira tumbles as central bank slashes interest rateTurkey Added to Global Money Laundering Watchdog's ‘Gray List'Greece: Striking hospital staff hold protest in Athens

Τα 30 χρόνια από την εκλογή του Οικουμενικού Πατριάρχη κ. Βαρθολομαίου θα εορτάσει η Ελληνορθόδοξη Αρχιεπισκοπή Αυστραλίας, τόσο με λειτουργίες όσο και με άλλες εκδηλώσεις.

Fr. Gregory Jensen PhD and Fr. Anthony begin by talking about three (no four!) indicators of whether a man is a suitable candidate for seminary, then segue into the importance of a healthy marriage and family life (e.g. 1 Timothy 3). They use the Ecumenical Patriarchate's “For the Life of the World; Toward a Social Ethos of the Orthodox Church” as a springboard for talking about contraception, ascetic abstinence, and the benefit of a healthy monastic witnesses. Warning: it's hard to talk about this euphemistically. Some graphic terms were used. Enjoy the show!

Fr. Gregory Jensen PhD and Fr. Anthony begin by talking about three (no four!) indicators of whether a man is a suitable candidate for seminary, then segue into the importance of a healthy marriage and family life (e.g. 1 Timothy 3). They use the Ecumenical Patriarchate's “For the Life of the World; Toward a Social Ethos of the Orthodox Church” as a springboard for talking about contraception, ascetic abstinence, and the benefit of a healthy monastic witnesses. Warning: it's hard to talk about this euphemistically. Some graphic terms were used. Enjoy the show!

Fr. Gregory Jensen PhD and Fr. Anthony begin by talking about three (no four!) indicators of whether a man is a suitable candidate for seminary, then segue into the importance of a healthy marriage and family life (e.g. 1 Timothy 3).  They use the Ecumenical Patriarchate's "For the Life of the World; Toward a Social Ethos of the Orthodox Church" as a springboard for talking about contraception, ascetic abstinence, and the benefit of a healthy monastic witnesses.  Recorded on 8/17/2021.  Enjoy the show!

50 years ago, the Turkish government closed the doors of Halki Seminary, an institution that served as the main school of theology for the Ecumenical Patriarchate, thus depriving the Ecumenical Patriarchate the ability to train Orthodox clergy in its historic home. In the decades since, the Hellenic community, religious freedom and human rights advocates, and even the US government have called on Turkey to reopen this historic seminary, only to be met with a string of broken promises from Ankara.Expert Elizabeth Prodromou joins The Greek Current to talk about the significance of Halki Seminary, and why reopening this institution is of the utmost importance today for the survival of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and for religious freedoms in Turkey.Dr. Elizabeth Prodromou is an internationally recognized leader on issues of religion and human rights, and a previous Vice Chair and Commissioner on the US Commission on International Religious Freedom. Dr. Prodromou is also a faculty member at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, where she directs the Initiative on Religion, Law, and Diplomacy. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: 50th Anniversary of the Closing of Halki SeminaryUN demands Turkey, Turkish Cypriots reverse Varosha actionGreece sends police to Covid hotspot islands to step up controls

  It's been 50 years since the Turkish government closed the Greek Orthodox Theological School of Halki, also known as the Halki Seminary. The school continues to be unable to educate or train clergy in a country with a historical but dwindling Greek Orthodox community. The Halki Seminary's continued closure poses an obstacle to the survival of that community within Turkey. The international community—including U.S. presidents and other high-ranking officials from the United States and Europe—have joined the Ecumenical Patriarchate in calling upon the Turkish government to reopen the Halki Seminary to no avail. Although Turkish officials have at times appeared inclined to support the reopening of the seminary, none have taken any concrete steps to do so. This week we are joined by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, head of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, to discuss the obstacles that the Ecumenical Patriarchate faces in Turkey today. Read the Turkey chapter of the 2021 Annual Report Also available in Turkish and Kurdish (Kurmanji) Featuring: Dwight Bashir, Director of Outreach and Policy, USCIRF Archbishop Elpidophoros, Head of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America  

Zoran Zaev, the Prime Minister of North Macedonia, arrives in Greece on Thursday for meetings with Greece's President Katerina Sakellaropoulou and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. In the lead-up to this visit, Kathimerini featured an in-depth interview with Prime Minister Zaev about the Prespes agreement, the strengthening of bilateral ties between Greece and North Macedonia, and about building the Balkans of the 21st Century.Tom Ellis, the editor-in-chief of Kathimerini English Edition who interviewed Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, joins the Greek Current to talk about the relationship between Greece and North Macedonia, the impact of the Prespes agreement, and what it means for Greece's broader engagement with the Western Balkans.Read Tom Ellis's interview with North Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev here: Together for the Balkans of the 21st centuryYou can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Pyatt: US President Biden committed to raising Greece-US relations ‘to next level'Greece Has Started Recovery Plan, Paying Initial Costs ItselfState Department report slams Turkey on Ecumenical Patriarchate, Hagia Sophia

Endy Zemenides, the Executive Director of the Hellenic American Leadership Council, joins The Greek Current to discuss what he describes as a failure by the US to make any meaningful impact in and around the latest UN-led Cyprus talks in Geneva. We explore why the US “dropped the ball” here, and what steps it should take if it is serious about playing a key role in the Eastern Mediterranean. We also look at recent initiatives in Congress to hold Turkey accountable for violating the religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Orthodox Christians, and other religious minorities.Read Endy Zemenides' latest op-ed on Cyprus here: “Dropping the Ball on Cyprus”Read his op-ed on the recognition of the Armenian Genocide by President Biden: “The Hard Work Starts Now”You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Greece welcomes young students back to schoolCyprus ends lockdown with safe passTurkey seeks better Saudi ties despite Khashoggi slaying

77 WABC celebrates 200 years of Greek Independence! Father Alexander Karloutsos is the Assistant to Archbishop Demetrios of America, Spiritual Advisor to the Order of Saint Andrew Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in America and to Faith: An Endowment for Orthodoxy & Hellenism. Father Alexander Karloutsos  joins Cats at Night with John Catsimatidis and Lidia Curanaj on Greek Independence Day.

The Ecumenical Patriarchate is currently being squeezed by Turkey and Russia, both of which see the spiritual leader of the world's Orthodox Christians as an extension of Western influence that threatens their respective political ambitions. Dr. Aykan Erdemir and John Lechner join the Greek Current to talk about Russia's campaign of disinformation against Patriarch Bartholomew, why Turkey's President Erdogan is joining this Russian campaign, and the threat it poses to the Ecumenical Patriarchate's survival. We also look at what steps the West should take to counter Putin and Erdogan's moves. Dr. Aykan Erdemir is the senior director of the Turkey program at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and a former Turkish lawmaker.John Lechner is a former financial analyst and is now a graduate student at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service. He writes on the politics and languages of the former Soviet Union, Turkey and Africa.Read Dr. Aykan Erdemir and John Lechner's article in Balkan Insight: Russia-Turkey Pincer Movement Threatens Ecumenical Patriarchate's SurvivalYou can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Woman who set herself on fire in Lesbos refugee camp charged with arsonRefugee Who Set Herself on Fire in Greece Is Charged With Arson‘Sun, taxes and tech”: Why digital nomads should come to Greece

She was born to noble parents in Constantinople. Beautiful and pious, she was chosen by the Emperor Basil (867-886) to be the bride of his son Leo VI the Wise. When Leo ascended the throne, the Empress showed no attraction to the honors and pleasures of the royal life, but devoted her days to prayer and almsgiving. She fulfilled all the duties of her Imperial station while living a life of austerity whenever out of the world's sight. Beneath her rich garments she wore coarse haircloth, and kept fasts and vigils as if she were living the monastic life. She was humble and respectful to all, and would address even her servants as 'Master' or 'Mistress.' At night, after her servants had left her alone, she would leave her fine bed and sleep on a mat on the floor, rising often during the night to pray.   After her daughter Eudocia died in 892, she wished to leave the world and enter a monastery, but her spiritual father St Euthymius (August 5) would not give his blessing. Nonetheless, her time in the world was not long: only three years later she died, before she had reached the age of thirty. Immediately after her funeral in the Church of the Holy Apostles, her holy relics became the source of many miracles and healings, and are venerated to this day in the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Constantinople.

Apostolos Zoupaniotis discusses Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's meeting with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to discuss religious freedom issues in the region and around the world. We also look at the latest visit by Turkish President Erdogan to the occupied side of Cyprus and the beachfront of Varosha, where he made it clear that he favored a two-state solution for Cyprus. Apostolos Zoupaniotis is the publisher and editor of the weekly Greek-American newspaper Greek News and a regular commentator on Hellenic issues.Ecumenical Patriarchate calls “historic” the visit of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at the FanarAnkara focused on getting recognition of north CyprusPolice fire tear gas to break up banned gatherings in GreeceOver 100 people detained in clashes during banned gatheringsBulgaria blocks EU accession talks with North MacedoniaBulgaria blocks EU membership talks for North Macedonia

This week, the Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarch announced it has suspended the current Charter of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, calling for a new Charter. It also decided to transfer the Metropolitan of New Jersey and suspend the Metropolitan of Boston. Professor Alexander Kitroeff joins us to discuss his take on these latest developments.Alexander Kitroeff is a Professor of History at Haverford College and the author of a number of books, including The Greek Orthodox Church in America: A Modern History. You can read the articles we discuss on The Daily Roundup here:TNH Exclusive: The Ecumenical Patriarchate Transfers Evangelos, Suspends MethodiosEcumenical Patriarchate CommuniquéProfessor Kitroeff's tweet following the Patriarchal communiqueElpidophoros considers “blessing” the suspension by the Patriarchate of the Charter of the ArchdioceseArmenia and Azerbaijan agree on cease-fireArmenia and Azerbaijan shaky ceasefire in forceArmenia and Azerbaijan accuse each other of violating Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefireUN calls for Turkish Cypriots to close beach in Varosha

She was born to noble parents in Constantinople. Beautiful and pious, she was chosen by the Emperor Basil (867-886) to be the bride of his son Leo VI the Wise. When Leo ascended the throne, the Empress showed no attraction to the honors and pleasures of the royal life, but devoted her days to prayer and almsgiving. She fulfilled all the duties of her Imperial station while living a life of austerity whenever out of the world's sight. Beneath her rich garments she wore coarse haircloth, and kept fasts and vigils as if she were living the monastic life. She was humble and respectful to all, and would address even her servants as 'Master' or 'Mistress.' At night, after her servants had left her alone, she would leave her fine bed and sleep on a mat on the floor, rising often during the night to pray.   After her daughter Eudocia died in 892, she wished to leave the world and enter a monastery, but her spiritual father St Euthymius (August 5) would not give his blessing. Nonetheless, her time in the world was not long: only three years later she died, before she had reached the age of thirty. Immediately after her funeral in the Church of the Holy Apostles, her holy relics became the source of many miracles and healings, and are venerated to this day in the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Constantinople.

#islam #apologetics #catholic Michael Lofton, William Albrecht and Erick Ybarra discuss The Companion Qu'rans in the Islamic tradition and the impact they have on the reliability of the transmission of the Qu'ran today. Rev. Dr. Christiaan Kappes is the Academic Dean of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Byzantine Catholic Seminary in Pittsburgh, PA. He also has taught and teaches graduate and undergraduate theology at other institutions in the USA and internationally. He graduated with a doctorate in Liturgy (liturgiology) from Sant'Anselmo in Rome and recently defended his PhD at Thessalonik, Greece in Orthodoox theology under Archbishop Elpidoforos of American on the Essence-Energies distinction in Palamas, Gennadios Scholarios, and the Latin tradition. His most recent book is The Epiclesis Debate at the Council of Florence (ND Press, 2019) and his forthcoming title will be on Gennadios Scholarios and the Essence-Energies distinction at the Theological School of Chalki belonging to the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

The Ecumenical Patriarchate asks that the use of modern technologies in facilitating pastoral work is not abused and recommends that the online broadcasting of the divine services be done only from one Church of each Diocese of the Patriarchate. - Να μην γίνεται κατάχρηση της σύγχρονης τεχνολογίας στο ποιμαντικό έργο της Εκκλησίας, αναφέρει σε ανακοίνωσή του το Οικουμενικό Πατριαρχείο και συνιστά η διαδικτυακή αναμετάδοση των ιερών ακολουθιών να γίνεται μόνο από έναν Ναό σε κάθε επαρχία του Πατριαρχείου.

Alexander Khalil is a musician-scholar in whom many worlds come together -- among many other things, he is an ethnomusicologist, neuroscientist, cantor, and multi-talented performer and researcher of musics from China, Japan, and Indonesia. Dr. Khalil's PhD dissertation, "Echoes of Constantinople: Oral and Written Tradition of the Psaltes of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople" is one of the foundational works of English-language scholarship for understanding the chant practices of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, and Amy and Richard had a wide-ranging conversation with him in which he reflected on several aspects of the development of English-language Byzantine chant. Part 2 of 2.

Alexander Khalil is a musician-scholar in whom many worlds come together -- among many other things, he is an ethnomusicologist, neuroscientist, cantor, and multi-talented performer and researcher of musics from China, Japan, and Indonesia. Dr. Khalil's PhD dissertation, "Echoes of Constantinople: Oral and Written Tradition of the Psaltes of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople" is one of the foundational works of English-language scholarship for understanding the chant practices of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, and Amy and Richard had a wide-ranging conversation with him in which he reflected on several aspects of the development of English-language Byzantine chant. Part 2 of 2.

Alexander Khalil is a musician-scholar in whom many worlds come together -- among many other things, he is an ethnomusicologist, neuroscientist, cantor, and multi-talented performer and researcher of musics from China, Japan, and Indonesia. Dr. Khalil's PhD dissertation, "Echoes of Constantinople: Oral and Written Tradition of the Psaltes of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople" is one of the foundational works of English-language scholarship for understanding the chant practices of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, and Amy and Richard had a wide-ranging conversation with him in which he reflected on several aspects of the development of English-language Byzantine chant. Part 1 of 2.

Alexander Khalil is a musician-scholar in whom many worlds come together -- among many other things, he is an ethnomusicologist, neuroscientist, cantor, and multi-talented performer and researcher of musics from China, Japan, and Indonesia. Dr. Khalil's PhD dissertation, "Echoes of Constantinople: Oral and Written Tradition of the Psaltes of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople" is one of the foundational works of English-language scholarship for understanding the chant practices of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, and Amy and Richard had a wide-ranging conversation with him in which he reflected on several aspects of the development of English-language Byzantine chant. Part 1 of 2.

On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker and John Kiriakou are joined by Anoa Changa, director of political advocacy and a managing editor of Progressive Army, and host of the show The Way With Anoa, and Ted Rall, an award-winning editorial cartoonist and columnist whose work is at rall.com.New reports from the Federal Election Commission show that Donald Trump has already raised over $100 million for his 2020 re-election campaign, a number unmatched in decades. Meanwhile, Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren has all but declared her intention to run for president. More than two years ahead of time, the race for the presidency is already well underway. Tuesday’s weekly series is False Profits—A Weekly Look at Wall Street and Corporate Capitalism with Daniel Sankey. Financial policy analyst Daniel Sankey joins the show. Last month a US Border Patrol supervisor in Texas was charged with murdering four women and attempting to murder a fifth. He’ll be tried on capital murder charges. This alleged crime is extreme, but Border Patrol agents are arrested for committing crimes all the time. Just last year, 254 Border Patrol agents were arrested for drug and alcohol related crimes, domestic abuse, abuse of power, and other crimes. Brian and John speak with Isabel Garcia, co-founder of Coalición de Derechos Humanos. The Saudi government is preparing to announce that the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi was an interrogation gone wrong. But some of the most powerful people in Washington say that admission isn’t good enough, and they are calling for sanctions on Riyadh. Meanwhile, Saudi watchers say Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman may have gone too far in ordering the killing and may have put his own position in jeopardy. Whitney Webb, a journalist and a staff writer for MintPress News, joins the show.50 years ago, on October 16, 1968, Black athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their black-gloved fists in the air during the US national anthem while on the medal podium at the Olympics. The third athlete on the podium was Australia’s Peter Norman, who joined them in wearing a human rights badge on his uniform. The international olympic committee president threatened to ban the entire US track team, and as a result, Smith and Carlos were expelled from the games. Eugene Puryear, the host of By Any Means Necessary, which is on 105.5 FM and 1390 AM in the DC area between 2 and 4 p.m. and on iTunes, Spotify, Spreaker, and iHeartRadio, joins Brian and John. The Russian Orthodox Church yesterday cut ties with the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, the body seen as the spiritual authority of the world’s Orthodox Christians. The row is seen as the greatest split in Christianity since the Orthodox and Catholic churches split in 1054. There is no disagreement whatsoever on dogma. Instead, the fight is over who should have authority over Ukraine’s Orthodox--Russia or Constantinople. But is modern-day geopolitics the true cause of the split? Jim Jatras, a political analyst, a former US diplomat, and a former senior foreign policy advisor to the US Senate Republican leadership, joins the show.North and South Korea agreed on Monday to begin reconnecting rail and road links in another step toward improving bilateral relations, despite US concerns over North Korea’s nuclear arsenal. The two also began demining procedures in the demilitarized zone. Brian and John speak with author and professor Tim Beal, whose most recent book is “Crisis in Korea.”

Fr. Anthony interviews Fr. Harry Linsenbigler (Canonist for the UOC-USA) about the Ukrainian Autocephaly and whether the Ecumenical Patriarchate has a legitimate role in it.

Father Barnabas Powell interviews John Sitilides, the Washington D.C.-based geopolitical strategist and professional corporate speaker, in a far-reaching conversation to explore and assess the complexities facing the Orthodox Church and its internal administrative challenges in addressing in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the hierarchical tensions between the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the Moscow Patriarchate, Turkey's repression of Orthodox and other religious minorities, the Syria civil war, the Israeli-Palestinian divide, radical Islamism in the Balkans, the plight of Egypt’s Coptic community, and the stunning rise of Orthodox Ethiopia in the Horn of Africa.

In this episode, you will learn about the relationship between the Church in the Russian lands and the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Constantinople in the 14th Century.

Fr. Alberto Ambrosio is a Dominican friar and scholar of Sufism. Metropolitan Elpidophoros Lambriniadis is the Metropolitan of Bursa in the Ecumenical Patriarchate of the Eastern Orthodox Church.