Vatopedi
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The Holy and Great Monastery of Vatopedi is an Eastern Orthodox monastery on Mount Athos, Greece. The monastery was expanded several times during its history, particularly during the Byzantine period
External view of the monastery
Interior
Overview
The Holy Trinity, fresco on the ceiling of the entrance (πρόστωον) of the katholikon at Vatopedi.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I is the current Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, serving as the 270th successor of the Apostolic See of St. Andrew. Since his election on 22 October 1991, he h
Vatopedi
…Saint Andrew; Skete of Saint Demetrius People Founders Athanasius, Nicholas and Antonius (all from Adrianople) Abbot Archimandrite Ephraim Archbishop Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople Important associated figures Elder Joseph (1921-2009); Gregorius, Metropolitan of Irinoupolis & Vatopedi; Elder Philippos; Elder Minas; Elder Neophytos…
Patriarch Bartholomew I in 2023
United States President Barack Obama meets with Bartholomew I.
United States President Donald Trump meets with Bartholomew I and Archbishop Elpidophoros of America.
Pope Francis and Bartholomew I in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.