{"id":545579,"date":"2025-10-25T16:14:37","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T13:14:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/?p=545579"},"modified":"2025-10-25T16:14:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T13:14:37","slug":"ecumenical-patriarch-bartholomew-greek-embassy-bucharest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/en\/ecumenical-patriarch-bartholomew-greek-embassy-bucharest\/","title":{"rendered":"Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew visits Greek Embassy in Bucharest, prays at Annunciation Church"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>On Friday evening, His Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew met with Her Excellency Evangelia Grammatika, Greece\u2019s Ambassador to Romania. His Holiness visited the Embassy of Greece in Bucharest and prayed at the nearby Greek Church of the Annunciation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Ecumenical Patriarch presented the Greek Embassy with several historical volumes dedicated to the Church of Constantinople. In return, Ambassador Evangelia Grammatika offered His Holiness an icon of the Holy Trinity and a copy of \u201cGreek Bucharest\u201d, an album by historian Georgeta Filitti.<\/p>\n<p>Later, His Holiness attended a Paraklesis (Supplicatory Canon) in honour of Saint Demetrius the Myrrh-Gusher at the Greek Church of the Annunciation.<\/p>\n<h2>Prayer to Saint Demetrius the Myrrh-Gusher<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_545470\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-545470\" style=\"width: 890px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarhul-ecumenic-vizita-ambasada-greciei-2025-16.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-545470 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarhul-ecumenic-vizita-ambasada-greciei-2025-16-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"890\" height=\"594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarhul-ecumenic-vizita-ambasada-greciei-2025-16-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarhul-ecumenic-vizita-ambasada-greciei-2025-16-890x593.jpg 890w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarhul-ecumenic-vizita-ambasada-greciei-2025-16-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarhul-ecumenic-vizita-ambasada-greciei-2025-16-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarhul-ecumenic-vizita-ambasada-greciei-2025-16-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarhul-ecumenic-vizita-ambasada-greciei-2025-16.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 440px, (max-width: 768px) 354px, 890px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-545470\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Basilica.ro \/ Raluca Ene<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At the conclusion of the service, the Ecumenical Patriarch spoke about the spiritual strength Saint Demetrius offers to those who seek his intercession.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCountless pilgrims hasten to the city of his martyrdom, to his magnificent shrine in Thessaloniki, to venerate his holy relics \u2014 he who is the most loving among the Martyrs of the Lord \u2014 and to ask for his help and intercession before God,\u201d said His Holiness Bartholomew.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThroughout the Orthodox world, churches are dedicated to Saint Demetrius. Even in Constantinople, the Queen of Cities, five grand churches are raised in his honor. Everywhere, Saint Demetrius shines to the ends of the earth, illuminated by the light that never sets, rejoicing in the eternal brightness \u2014 as all the Martyrs of our faith are encompassed by the unfading light of Christ\u2019s glory, according to the Lord\u2019s own words: \u2018I am the light of the world.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_545486\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-545486\" style=\"width: 890px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarhul-ecumenic-vizita-ambasada-greciei-2025-30.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-545486 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarhul-ecumenic-vizita-ambasada-greciei-2025-30-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"890\" height=\"594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarhul-ecumenic-vizita-ambasada-greciei-2025-30-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarhul-ecumenic-vizita-ambasada-greciei-2025-30-890x593.jpg 890w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarhul-ecumenic-vizita-ambasada-greciei-2025-30-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarhul-ecumenic-vizita-ambasada-greciei-2025-30-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarhul-ecumenic-vizita-ambasada-greciei-2025-30-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarhul-ecumenic-vizita-ambasada-greciei-2025-30.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 440px, (max-width: 768px) 354px, 890px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-545486\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Basilica.ro \/ Raluca Ene<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>His Holiness also highlighted the example of courage and victory set by the martyrs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe deeds of the saints are indestructible and invincible,\u201d he quoted Saint John Chrysostom, one of his predecessors on the See of Constantinople, \u201cand the reason is God Himself, who dwells within their souls.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Words of Gratitude<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_545466\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-545466\" style=\"width: 890px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarhul-ecumenic-vizita-ambasada-greciei-2025-12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-545466 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarhul-ecumenic-vizita-ambasada-greciei-2025-12-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"890\" height=\"594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarhul-ecumenic-vizita-ambasada-greciei-2025-12-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarhul-ecumenic-vizita-ambasada-greciei-2025-12-890x593.jpg 890w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarhul-ecumenic-vizita-ambasada-greciei-2025-12-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarhul-ecumenic-vizita-ambasada-greciei-2025-12-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarhul-ecumenic-vizita-ambasada-greciei-2025-12-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarhul-ecumenic-vizita-ambasada-greciei-2025-12.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 440px, (max-width: 768px) 354px, 890px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-545466\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Basilica.ro \/ Raluca Ene<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Ambassador Evangelia Grammatika thanked His Holiness for his words and for his presence among the Greek community in Romania\u2019s capital.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe brilliance of your work is a living light, a guiding beacon for all Orthodoxy, a lighthouse for all Orthodox Christians everywhere,\u201d said the Ambassador.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYour presence among us is not only an occasion of celebration but also a living testimony of unity and communion in faith, love, and Christian service. May this evening remain a moment of light and inspiration for all who seek peace, understanding, and God\u2019s blessing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>At the end of the meeting, His Holiness offered each attendee a small icon of the Mother of God and a cross pendant as a sign of blessing.<\/p>\n<h2>Delegations<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_545488\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-545488\" style=\"width: 890px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarhul-ecumenic-vizita-ambasada-greciei-2025-31.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-545488 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarhul-ecumenic-vizita-ambasada-greciei-2025-31-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"890\" height=\"594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarhul-ecumenic-vizita-ambasada-greciei-2025-31-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarhul-ecumenic-vizita-ambasada-greciei-2025-31-890x593.jpg 890w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarhul-ecumenic-vizita-ambasada-greciei-2025-31-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarhul-ecumenic-vizita-ambasada-greciei-2025-31-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarhul-ecumenic-vizita-ambasada-greciei-2025-31-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarhul-ecumenic-vizita-ambasada-greciei-2025-31.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 440px, (max-width: 768px) 354px, 890px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-545488\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Basilica.ro \/ Raluca Ene<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>His Holiness was accompanied to the Greek Embassy by a delegation from the Romanian Patriarchate, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bishop Siluan of Hungary<\/li>\n<li>Archimandrite Augustin Coman, Patriarchal Counsellor for Christian, Interreligious, and Romanian Communities Abroad Relations<\/li>\n<li>Father Mihai-Constantin Mu\u0219at, Patriarchal Secretary at the Protocol Office.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Constantinopolitan delegation travelling with the Ecumenical Patriarch to Romania includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Metropolitan Emmanuel of Chalcedon<\/li>\n<li>Metropolitan Athenagoras of Belgium<\/li>\n<li>Metropolitan Kyrillos of Imbros and Tenedos<\/li>\n<li>and several clerics, among them Father Sergiu Vlad, parish priest of the Romanian Orthodox community in Istanbul.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Patriarch Bartholomew is in Bucharest for the Consecration of the National Cathedral\u2019s mosaic frescoes, taking place on Sunday, October 26, and will also concelebrate on Monday with Patriarch Daniel at the Feast of Saint Demetrius the New, protector of the Patriarchal Cathedral.<\/p>\n<p>Photo: Basilica.ro \/ Raluca Ene<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Friday evening, His Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew met with Her Excellency Evangelia Grammatika, Greece\u2019s Ambassador to Romania. 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