Archons in New Jersey Honor Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s 35 Years of Ministry

With the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey, more than 250 Greek Orthodox Christian faithful gathered on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint John the Theologian in Tenafly, New Jersey, to honor the 35-year Patriarchal ministry of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.
The Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in New Jersey and the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey hosted the evening of prayer, education and tribute, which drew clergy, Archons, FOUNDERS of the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Foundation, diplomatic representatives, seminarians, Philoptochos leaders and lay faithful from across the region.