We wish you all a merry and wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year! Below, we have Greek and English translations of the “Patriarchal Encyclical for Christmas” and would like to convey the blessings of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros.

English Language Version

Greek Language Version

+ B A R T H O L O M E W
By God’s Mercy, Archbishop of Constantinople-New Rome
and Ecumenical Patriarch to All the Plenitude of the Church
Grace, Mercy, and Peace from the Saviour Christ Born in Bethlehem