Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew congratulated Donald Trump on his election as the 47th President of the USA

On 7 November 2024, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew sent a warm congratulatory letter to the newly elected President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, extending his wishes for health, strength, and success in his upcoming second presidential term.

The Ecumenical Patriarch stated, “Recognising the immense responsibilities that come with such leadership, we pray that your decisions will be guided by wisdom and compassion, along with the strength needed to uphold harmony and security in your great and God-guarded nation.”

“The Ecumenical Patriarchate, with its history and unwavering commitment to dialogue and reconciliation, continues to be a steadfast supporter of all efforts to foster peace and mutual understanding among peoples of diverse cultures and beliefs.

We hope that, under your leadership, the United States will continue to champion the cause of religious freedom and human dignity—values ​​that resonate deeply in the Orthodox Christian tradition and in all faith communities.”