Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, spiritual head of the world's 300 million Orthodox Christians for an unprecedented 25 years, continues to build bridges across all faiths and cultures from Constantinople (now known as Istanbul), a city of central importance to Christian history and the development of Christian doctrine.
A new biography set for release this month, the first ever on Bartholomew, paints a picture of a strong, humble leader who is well loved across a wide variety of political and religious boundaries.
With unfettered access to church files, Bartholomew's personal notes, and the patriarch himself, author John Chryssavgis has woven together the incredible story of a man who has longed to serve God, the Church, and the world his entire life. This book removes the veil of mystery from this joyful man of God who is anything but mysterious, as evidenced by the heartfelt contributions to the book from friends including VP Joe Biden, Jane Goodall, Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict, former VP Al Gore, and ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos.
Patriarch Bartholomew has quietly made history by:
Author John Chryssavgis is available to discuss "Bartholomew: Apostle and Visionary." Schedule your time to talk with him about his unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at one of the most powerful religious leaders in the world.
Contact Allen Media Strategies Chris Centore at (215) 629-6362 or chris(at)allenmediastrategies(dot)com.
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