# Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in Budapest > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ecumenical-patriarch-bartholomews-turkish-church-visits > Updated: 2026-09-07T03:56:50.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 6. In early September 2026, while speaking in Budapest at the 27th International Congress of the Society for East Christian Law, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew called for a fraternal gathering of the Patriarchs of Alexandria, Antioch, and Jerusalem on 30 November. On 5 September, the Patriarch presided over the inauguration of the ‘Fanarion’ Orthodox Christian Dialogue Center and the Holy Church of the Three Hierarchs in Budapest. The center, located in the Hungarian capital, was donated to the Ecumenical Patriarchate by the Hungarian State in 2018 and recently underwent renovation funded by the state. The ceremony was attended by clergy, religious leaders, ambassadors, and representatives from the Hungarian and Greek governments. During his remarks, Bartholomew emphasized a ‘primacy of service’ within the community of churches, drawing upon the historical traditions of the Pentarchy. He also highlighted ecological responsibility and interfaith dialogue, describing the Phanarion as a meeting point for theology, culture, and science that requires cooperation between science, politics, economy, and religion to address social issues. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-07: Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew inaugurates new religious center in Budapest Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew inaugurated the Phanarion Orthodox Christian Dialogue Center and the Holy Church of the Three Hierarchs in Budapest. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ecumenical-patriarch-bartholomew-inaugurates-new-religious-center-in-budapest ### 2026-09-05: Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew calls for meeting of Eastern Patriarchs Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew calls for a meeting of Eastern Patriarchs and inaugurates a dialogue center in Budapest, while Patriarchs of Alexandria and Serbia conduct significant pastoral visits. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ecumenical-patriarch-bartholomew-arrives-in-budapest ### 2026-08-25: Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew leads services for Ukraine and Kyzikos Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew led services for the Ukrainian community, praying for war victims, and commemorated the Dormition of the Mother of God at the ruins of the Panagia Faneromeni Monastery. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ecumenical-patriarch-bartholomew-leads-services-for-ukraine-and-kyzikos ### 2026-08-24: Greece hosts commemorations for Patriarch Bartholomew and Arkadi Monastery Greece marks significant milestones with celebrations for Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s 35-year patriarchy and the exhibition of Ivan Aivazovsky’s painting at Arkadi Monastery. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-hosts-commemorations-for-patriarch-bartholomew-and-arkadi-monastery ### 2026-08-05: Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew visits Bosporus church, lauds Virgin Mary Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew visited the Dormition church in Bosporus on 4 Aug 2026, praising the Virgin Mary and commending local community work. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ecumenical-patriarch-bartholomew-visits-bosporus-church-lauds-virgin-mary ### 2026-07-27: Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Leads Liturgy at Saint Paraskevi Church in Pikridi Patriarch Bartholomew led a liturgy at the restored Saint Paraskevi church in Pikridi, noting its dedication to the Romanian community, the tomb of New Martyr Argyris, and warning of ongoing Christian persec­s­ 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ecumenical-patriarch-bartholomew-leads-liturgy-at-saint-paraskevi-church-in-pikridi --- Cite as: Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in Budapest. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ecumenical-patriarch-bartholomews-turkish-church-visits