USA: Essay contest for the 35 years of ministry of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomewtranslated

The National Pilgrimage of St. Photios in St. Augustine, Florida is pleased to announce the announcement of an essay contest in honor of A.Th. His Holiness the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, on the occasion of the completion of 35 years of his patriarchal ministry. Students of catechetical schools between the ages of 12 and 18 can participate in the competition.

For its compilation, the students are invited to reflect on the global impact of the ministry of the Ecumenical Patriarch His Excellency. Bartholomew, during the last 35 years, as well as the important role of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople in the life of the Church and in the testimony of the Orthodox Christian faith. Essays should not exceed three pages and should address, in a meaningful way, both the global reach of the work of the Ecumenical Patriarch and the significance of the Ecumenical Patriarchate for Orthodox Christians around the world.

The three best essays will be awarded, while the students who wrote them will receive a special honor, as well as cash prizes.

Essays must be submitted electronically, in Word or PDF format, to…