We are delighted to announce that His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has been awarded the 2025 Templeton Prize. This prestigious honor recognizes individuals whose work has significantly advanced the intersection of science and spirituality.
Known globally as the “Green Patriarch,” His All-Holiness has been a pioneering advocate for environmental stewardship, emphasizing the spiritual and moral responsibility to protect our planet. His leadership has inspired countless individuals and communities to view ecological preservation as a sacred duty.
Upon receiving news of the award, Fr. John Chryssavgis, Executive Director of the Huffington Ecumenical Institute at Hellenic College Holy Cross and Theological Advisor to the Ecumenical Patriarch on environmental issues, remarked:
“This is a long-deserved and much-anticipated award for one of the foremost religious leaders of our time, who has made environment and climate a central focus of his ministry over many decades. It is an unprecedented honor for the Orthodox world and an unparalleled endorsement of the positive and transformative impact of religion on the environment.“
The Templeton Prize, established in 1972 by Sir John Templeton, honors individuals who have made exceptional contributions to affirming life’s spiritual dimension, whether through insight, discovery, or practical works. His All-Holiness joins a distinguished group of laureates whose work has bridged the realms of science and spirituality.
For more details on this announcement, please visit the official Templeton Prize website: https://www.templetonprize.org/laureate/ecumenical-patriarch-bartholomew/
Photo: Ecumenical Patriarchate/Nikos Papachristou.