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Is it a requirement for the Ecumenical Patriarch to be somehow Greek?Although this might sound very politically hostile, it should be noted that the Turkish government regulates who is eligible to be the Patriarch of Constantinople, and one of the requirements is that of being a Turkish citizen from birth.
Considering that it’s such a small community, it makes sense why the Patriarch would want there to be more Orthodox citizens of Turkey.
Is it a requirement for the Ecumenical Patriarch to be somehow Greek?
I don't like this statement, instead of looking for Greek nationalism (nothing wrong depending on the subject), they should be looking to gain more Turkish followers. Probably a lot of Turks don't try to reach Orthodoxy because they think it is only for Greeks, and those statements make it clear.
Is it a requirement for the Ecumenical Patriarch to be somehow Greek?