[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 150 (Monday, September 15, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E848]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      WELCOMING HIS ALL-HOLINESS ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH BARTHOLOMEW

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                          HON. SETH MAGAZINER

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 15, 2025

  Mr. MAGAZINER. Mr. Speaker, I am glad to welcome His All-Holiness 
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to the United States to accept the 
distinguished Templeton Prize. As the Representative for Rhode Island's 
2nd Congressional District, I welcome Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew 
on behalf of the vibrant Greek Orthodox constituency in my district, 
including at the Church of the Annunciation in Cranston, Rhode Island.
  The Church of the Annunciation was the first Orthodox Parish 
established in Rhode Island, and it now consists of over 600 families 
throughout the state. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew's dedication to 
his faith, raising concern for the environment, and promoting peaceful 
coexistence is a blessing to us all that spreads optimism for a 
brighter future.

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