The First Epistle to the Corinthians by the Apostle Paul. On the Free Movement of the Holy Spirit

Archpriest Dr Georgios Lekkas

The First Epistle to the Corinthians by the Apostle Paul

On the Free Movement of the Holy Spirit

The purpose of Christian life, as so beautifully expressed by St Seraphim of Sarov, is to allow the Holy Spirit to unite us with God, with one another, and with all things. This occurs above all within the Church, which, as the Body of Christ, is, according to St Paul, the Holy Temple of God. The Holy Spirit, who dwells in the Church, bestows everything upon Her and unites all of us within Her with Christ, just as He is united with the Father (1 Cor. 3:22–23). The Church, especially during the Eucharistic Assembly, constitutes the space and means through which the Holy Spirit moves freely, opening us to one another and uniting us with all things.

Keynote Address by His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at the World Policy Conference 2024

(Abu Dhabi, December 13th, 2024)

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Your Highnesses, 

Your Excellencies, 

Distinguished Leaders and Participants, 

Dear Friends,

It is with profound gratitude that we address this esteemed gathering of the World Policy Conference 2024 here in Abu Dhabi, a city that exemplifies how vision and wisdom can transform challenges into opportunities. Our presence in this remarkable setting, where tradition harmoniously coexists with innovation, offers an apt backdrop for our deliberations on global governance and international cooperation.