Turkey, Nov. 10, 2009
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\nEcumenical Patriarch Bartholomew referred to the great progress made by the Greek Diaspora in statements he made upon his return from a two-week visit to the United States.<\/p>\n

Addressing the faithful in the Church of the Taxiarchs in Bosporus, the Ecumenical Patriarch stated that the progress achieved by the Greek Community, its dedication to the Mother Church and the Ecumenical Patriarchate were evident everywhere he went, adding that the Greek-Americans enjoy the respect of the US authorities.<\/p>\n

Bartholomew stated that he was received with great honors by the US leadership, the academic world and major institutions.<\/p>\n

The Ecumenical Patriarch emphasized the comments made by US Vice President Joe Biden who underlined that the Ecumenical Patriarchate has been brave despite the insecurity surrounding it and the adverse conditions under which it performs its ecumenical mission and service, thus winning great respect and appreciation.<\/p>\n

In a formal dinner hosted in the Ecumenical Patriarch\u2019s honor, US Vice President Biden quoted the ancient Greek fabulist Aesop who said \u201cIt is easy to be brave from a safe distance,\u201d and addressing Bartholomew stressed: \u201cYou have always been brave and never from a safe distance. You have stared down those who seek to erode the authority of the Church tirelessly, professing the Greek Orthodox way for millions of followers.\u201d<\/p>\n

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