Ecumenical Patriarch marks 35th anniversary of election (Orthodox Times)

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople marked the 35th anniversary of his election on October 22.

The 86-year-old leader, who holds a primacy of honor among the Orthodox churches, spoke about the challenges facing the faith. He noted the presence of heretical ideologies within a section of Orthodoxy, which he attributed to worldly ambitions and hegemonic tendencies. While the Orthodox Times suggested these comments likely referred to the Moscow Patriarchate, the Patriarch stated that his followers remain undiscouraged in their efforts.