Honoring His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew | 35 Years of Unprecedented Patriarchal Ministry
Under the auspices of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, the Huffington Ecumenical Institute (HEI) at Hellenic College Holy Cross invites you to a special colloquium
Honoring His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
35 Years of Unprecedented Patriarchal Ministry
This is a registration-only event. Please reserve your spot below by Monday September 7, 2026.
When: September 14, 2026 (2:00 PM-9:00 PM) – September 15, 2026 (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
Where: Maliotis Cultural Center of HCHC, Brookline, MA
Join us to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the enthronement of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, a global religious leader whose ministry has shaped contemporary Orthodoxy and influenced inter-Christian dialogue, interfaith engagement, and environmental stewardship.
This colloquium will assemble distinguished scholars, clergy, and laity to reflect on the breadth and impact of His All-Holiness’ initiatives across multiple domains.
Program
Monday, September 14, 2026
2:30–3:00 PM | Official Opening
Fr. John Chryssavgis
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros
3:00–4:30 PM | Ecclesial Perspectives
Inter-Orthodox Relations
The Holy and Great Council — HE Archbishop Maxim
The Assembly of Bishops — Rev. Fr. Nicholas Anton
Ecumenical Relations
Inter-Christian Dialogues — V. Rev. Dr. Nicolas Kazarian
Inter-Religious Relations — Rev. Dr. Michael Azar
5:00 PM | Vespers
6:00 PM | Reception at Maliotis Cultural Center of HCHC
7:00–7:45 PM | Film Screening
7:45–9:15 PM | Social Perspectives
Social Issues
The Green Patriarch — Dr. Chris Durante
Human Trafficking — Dr. Vasileia Digidiki Lucero
Social Ethos
Human Rights and Freedom of Worship — Dr. Elizabeth Prodromou
For the Life of the World — Dr. James Skedros
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
9:30–11:00 AM | Pastoral Perspectives
The Patriarch from Imvros — Afroditi Falieros
Parochial and Liturgical Renewal — V. Rev. Dr. Bartholomew Mercado
Pilgrimages and Sacred Sites — Dr. Tom Papademetriou
Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate — Archon James Speros
This event offers a unique opportunity to engage deeply with the ministry of a patriarch whose leadership continues to shape our church and our world.
Use the form below to register by Monday, September 7, 2026. Kindly indicate whether you will attend both days of the event, including the Monday evening sessions, and whether you will participate in person or online.
For any other inquiries: hei@hchc.edu | The event will be recorded and live streamed.
