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Book SynopsisSpeaks to a contemporary world about human rights, religious tolerance, international peace, and environmental protection. This book presents a selection of major addresses and significant messages as well as public statements by His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, 'first among equals' and spiritual leader of Orthodox Christians.
Trade Review"... a great monument to the role of Christianity in an ever-changing world, and the leadership it can provide in witness to the Gospel." -Catholic Missourian "Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew's message of global peace, racial tolerance, environmental stewardship, and inter-cultural understanding unites people of all backgrounds and faiths. His words highlight our common humanity, our common responsibilities, and our common future. This book will help inspire us to create a better world." -- -Michael R. Bloomberg Mayor of the City of New York "The powerful words and vision of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in this treasured volume of major addresses, significant messages, and public statements are at once timely and timeless, instructive and inspirational, but above all, they are a blessing and a gift to Orthodox Christians everywhere, to people of all faiths around the world, and to our shared humanity." -- -U.S. Senator Olympia J. Snowe of Maine "Our age urgently calls for global leaders who can draw connections and build bridges between the world's diverse and disparate religions, races, civilizations and nations. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew is such a leader, and these timely texts reveal his unique and inspiring spiritual voice. The Patriarch's reflections are a significant blueprint for people of good faith to engage in dialogue on the crucial issues of our time." -- -former U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes of Maryland
