A prominent Shiite religious leader from Iraq, Ayetullah Seyyid Cevad Şehristani, visited the Ecumenical Patriarchate on May 1, 2024, leading a sizable delegation of his associates.
During the visit, Şehristani had a meeting with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to discuss topics related to the ongoing academic dialogue between Orthodoxy and Islam. They also talked about the importance of interfaith dialogue in promoting global peace. Patriarch Bartholomew shared his experiences from various international conferences in Arab countries where he has spoken on mutual interests.
The meeting was also attended by Professor Hüseyin Hatemi and his wife Kezban Hatemi, both esteemed lawyers and close associates of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
After the discussions, Şehristani and his delegation were taken to the Patriarchal Church, where Patriarchal Deacon Evlogios Tsatsas provided insights into the church’s rich history and the sacred relics it houses. This visit facilitated cultural exchange and mutual understanding between the Shiite delegation and the representatives of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
Photos: Nikos Papachristou / Translated by: Konstantinos Menyktas
