"Life was light": Magnificent event of the Archdiocese of Australia for the Ecumenical Patriarchtranslated

The filial love, respect and gratitude of the staff of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia to the venerable person of the Ecumenical Patriarch Mr. Bartholomew, were expressed through a grand and moving anniversary event, under the title "Life was light", which took place at the Grand Cevahir Hotel & Convention Center, in the Şişli district of Constantinople, on the day that marked exactly 35 years since the election of His Holiness to the Apostolic and Ecumenical Throne (October 22, 1991 - October 22 2026). The event was organized by the initiative of the Holy Provincial Synod of the Archdiocese of Australia and had as its protagonists the young men and women of the Christian Union of Sydney. The large audience enjoyed a special tribute – a tour of important stations in the life and bright path of the Ecumenical Patriarch, Mr.

Bartholomew, through a rich program, which started with a poem written and set to music in honor of the Ecumenical Patriarch, while also including hymns, songs, dances and theatrical events.

As the Most Reverend Archbishop of Australia noted during his address...