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Today, the Orthodox Church of Constantinople unites Orthodox Christians in many countries on five continents. Its Primate serves as the "first among equals" among the leaders of the local Orthodox Churches and holds the title of Ecumenical Patriarch. For more than a quarter of a century, this position has been held by Patriarch Bartholomew Archondonis, a charismatic and humble leader whose merits transcend numerous political and religious boundaries.

The author of the book, Archdeacon John Chrysavgis, one of his advisers, has collected a vivid mosaic of the Primate's image based on church documents, the Patriarch's personal notes, and his rich experience of communicating with him. The book dispels the smokescreen of rumours and assumptions about this joyful man of God, who does not hide from anyone, but, on the contrary, fights for the unity of the Orthodox community and initiates dialogues with various Christian denominations and other religions.

The way the Patriarch is truly seen around the world is evidenced by the sincere reflections of public figures, political and religious leaders in this book - from Pope Francis to the Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, Metropolitan Epifaniy, and the current US President Joe Biden. Discover this man and feel his passionate love for God, the Church and the world.