Statistics

Listed below are statistical information and facts that have effected Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople over the years.

Christians living in the Middle East

Catholic
Catholic
Protestant

Countries include: Egypt, Israel, Iraq, Jordan, the Palestinian territories and Syria (Source: PewForum 2010)

Greek Orthodox population in Constantinople

20%
1910

Figures are based upon PewForum Report in 2012

Greek Orthodox population in Constantinople

0.017%
Today

Figures are based upon PewForum Report in 2012

Less than 500 properties remaining

No Data Found

A Disturbing Observation by Sir Steven Runciman–The Renowned British Historian Author of “The Great Church in Captivity”

 

On 60 Minutes, when asked if His All-Holiness sometimes felt like he is being crucified, he replied:

"Yes, I do"

During an Interview with corespondent Bob Simon.

Halki Seminary

127

Years Of Operation

(1844-1971)

54

Years Forcibly Closed Since 1971

Figure are Based upon PewForum Report in 2012

Of the 159 Ecumenical Patriarchs from the 15th to the 20th centuries...

Died of Natural Causes
21
Driven away by Turks
105
Abdicated
27
Died Violent Deaths
6

A Disturbing Observation by Sir Steven Runciman–The Renowned British Historian Author of “The Great Church in Captivity”