Calling upon the Government of Turkey to facilitate the reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate's Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 26, 2013)
Welcomes past and future meetings between Prime Minister of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I.
Welcomes the positive gestures by the government of Turkey, including: (1) allowing the liturgical celebration by the Ecumenical Patriarch at the historic Sumela Monastery, (2) returning the former Greek Orphanage on Buyukada Island to the Ecumenical Patriarchate, and (3) returning the 190 hectares of forestland to the Greek Orthodox foundation listed as owner-of-record of the Theological School of Halki.
Urges the government of Turkey to facilitate the reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate's Theological School of Halki and to address other longstanding concerns relating to the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
What just happenedNov 19, 2013
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 26, 2013
- Nov 19, 2013Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .
Europe Subcommittee - Nov 19, 2013Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Europe Subcommittee - May 6, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
Europe Subcommittee - Apr 26, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Apr 26, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 26, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House