Patriarch of Constantinople

[Bulldog]

Who is the Patriarch of Constantinople? Is he viewed as infallible? Does he reside in Constantinople (Istanbul)?

 

[Philip]

Who is the Patriarch of Constantinople?

He is Bishop of Constantinople (New Rome). His position is one of first among equals. He is first in honor, not grace.

Is he viewed as infallible?

No. His opinion is highly valued, but not considered infallible.

Does he reside in Constantinopl (Istanbul)?

Yes (IIRC)

 

[Umut]

I was born in Istanbul.

 

[ufonium2]

I was born in Istanbul.

You were born in Istanbul, and you are thinking about becoming a monk. Doesn't the EP have to be a native-born Turk? hmmmmm

 

[Rilian]

A good place to get some background information if you have the time is a book that came out back in the 90's called "From the Holy Mountain" written by William Dalrymple. The author retraced the journey of a sixth century monk to see what was left of Christianity in the lands in which it was born and grew. The picture is grim and one of the stories he relates is the precarious and often hostile environment in which the current Ecumenical Patriarch sits.

 

[Eusebios]

Who is the Patriarch of Constantinople? Is he viewed as infallible? Does he reside in Constantinople (Istanbul)?

Bulldog,
Good to see you at TAW, which seems to be a regular occurence lately You ask some good questions.!
The others have already gien the correct answers.The EP is notheld in the same sort of light as the RCC holds the Pope in. The current EP is Bartholemos and you can see a short bio on him,
here
His unworthy servant,
Eusebios.

 

[Philip]

Doesn't the EP have to be a native-born Turk?

According to Turkish law, yes.