Joe Biden unwaveringly supports Constantinople as “center of the Greek Orthodox Church,” says campaign statement

Washington, D.C., October 16, 2020

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Joe Biden is a “strong voice for religious freedom globally” and fervent supporter of Constantinople’s “role as the center of the Greek Orthodox Church” and will especially fight for the religious freedom of the Greek Orthodox Church, according to a new press release from the Biden-Harris campaign.

The statement, “Joe Biden’s vision for Greek Americans and U.S.-Greece Relations,” highlights both the presidential hopeful’s past achievements on Greek issues both at home and abroad and his promises for the future if elected president.

Regarding religious issues, the release emphasizes Biden’s “unwavering support” for the Patriarchate of Constantinople:

Joe has long been a strong supporter of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, and given unwavering support for the ability of the Patriarchate to function in its role as the center of the Greek Orthodox Church. He treasures his visit in 2011 to the Patriarchate and each of his meetings with His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. He has called on Turkey to permit the reopening of the Halki Seminary and criticized the recent decision of the Turkish government to convert the Hagia Sophia into a mosque.

Biden’s support for Pat. Bartholomew and the Patriarchate also included support for their project of creating the schismatic “Orthodox Church of Ukraine” in 2018.

The statement also notes that Biden was the recipient of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese’s Athenagoras Human Rights Award in 2015.

Vice President Biden promises to “continue to be a strong voice for religious freedom globally, including the rights of the Greek Orthodox Church.”

Archbishop Elpidophoros of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese prayed for Biden’s presidency in August during the Democratic National Convention, though he declined to offer a blessing at the Republican National Convention.

The statement also refers to Biden’s position on Greek economic issues and the current tensions with Turkey.

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10/16/2020

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Comments
Truth10/22/2020 5:32 pm
Here’s an Ugly fact: Patriarch Bartholomew still has not defrocked the homosexual Met. Emanuel of France, for his gay sex orgies at Phanar — people this serious cause for alarm!! What kind of leaders do we have at helm?! Demonic homosexuals do Not belong in church clergy; frankly gays don’t belong in politics either as they’ve proven the evil they do suing ppl who don’t agree!
apples10/20/2020 2:09 pm
Truly devastating to realize Patriarchate, which I believed was our Mother church, I believed cared for us, is in truth Orthodoxy’s enemy ... I’m weeping, everyone I know from other churches is weeping — praying we find Escape from worthless leaders
Margaret10/19/2020 2:47 pm
This is all the deception of demonic angelic hosts both within the GO Church and the Democrats Party. Make no mistake in believing that they ARE THE ANTICHRIST. The corrupt Biden mafia machine can't survive without crucial under the table contributions or the pay to play by Recept Erdogan et all the swamp dweller anarchists/communist regimes of the global world order. The GO Church IS NOT THE CHURCH OF CHRIST. My brothers and sisters, I know this will cause pain and sorrow, but one should consider leaving this corrupt demonic "religion" full of hypocrisy, religiosity and culturalism as it's love for money, immorality and baby killing are not aligned with God's commandments. None of this is any surprise to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It's time to take a stand or die and go to hell. Which is it?
Z!10/19/2020 2:29 pm
SHAME on Greek Orthodox Church leaders who’ve sold out to everything Demonic!! An Evil worthless gang sent by Satan. Don’t give them your money. Don’t give them your trust. Just walk out —
jimofolym10/18/2020 6:09 am
Joe should be careful of the Patriarch. If he isn't nice, Bartholomew might use his big stick on him.
Joan Canning10/17/2020 5:47 am
I left the Greek Orthodox Church because of this type of disgusting corruption.
Jason Lantz10/17/2020 5:38 am
Joe Biden will say what ever to get vote, the man support any term abortion and gay marriage. Alos, his frequiet lying about the supreme court and his son's dealings in Ukraine. Is this really what the orthodox church wants to support in this year election? If so, WOW....
Joe Biden endorses abortion how can the Orthodox church support him?10/17/2020 3:05 am
Joe Biden thinks abortion is ok how can the Orthodox Church support him. Joe says anything to get you to agree with him then changes his mind and goes in a different direction. As an Orthodox Christian I find Joe to be in good with the devil
Mikhail10/16/2020 6:24 pm
The campaign of Joe Biden has appointed Elvir Klempic, the former executive director of the Turkish Heritage Organization (THO), as the national affinity and ethnic engagement director. THO is known for its close ties to the inner circle of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. As usual Biden speaks out of both sides of his mouth.
Mikhail10/16/2020 6:18 pm
Two peas in a pod. One aims to squash religious freedom (Biden) and one aims to create schism upon schism. (EP)
Alex10/16/2020 3:42 pm
If Joe Biden is such a “strong voice for religious freedom globally,” then why doesn't he speak out against the ongoing persecution of the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church under Met. Onuphry? What a joke you are Mister Biden.
Alexander Leitner10/16/2020 3:27 pm
They are completely destroying the greek church
Gary10/16/2020 2:50 pm
Do the words anti-Christian come to mind when thinking about Joe Biden. The hypocrisy of it all!
John10/16/2020 2:33 pm
A Catholic with shady dealings in Ukraine, calling the GOC the center of the Church? Big surprise!
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