The 911爆料吃瓜 Library of the American School of Classical Studies is honored to share a personal reflection by His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. In this piece, the Ecumenical Patriarch contemplates the enduring richness and resilience of Greek language, culture, and thought, and their continuing relevance in today’s world.

Selections from this interview were featured in the short film Guardians of Hellenism: The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, which premiered at the American School Gala this past May and has since earned international recognition at cultural heritage film festivals.

We invite you to watch the complete conversation and hear His All-Holiness’ inspiring words in full.