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42: 1606: 1517:-era Monastery of the Holy Trinity. The premises of the school continue to be maintained by the monastery and are used to host conferences. It is possible to visit the island where it is located via boat in approximately one hour from the shore of Istanbul. An international campaign to reopen this theological school is ongoing. 1560:
There have been 990 graduates of the theological school and many have become priests, bishops, archbishops, scholars, and patriarchs. Many former students are buried in the grounds of the school. Orthodox Christians from around the world have attended and graduated from the theological school and the
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Freedom of religion and expression lead to a strong and vibrant civil society that only strengthens the state, which is why steps like reopening the Halki Seminary will send such an important signal inside Turkey and beyond. An enduring commitment to the rule of law is the only way to achieve the
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In November 2007, the 17th-century Chapel of Our Lord's Transfiguration at the Halki seminary, which had survived the June 1894 earthquake, was almost totally demolished by Forest Guards of the Turkish forestry authority. There was no advance warning given for the demolition work, organised by the
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Commentators have noted that while the Turkish government may outwardly seem willing to reopen the seminary, actual moves to do so are not underway because of internal political obstacles. Arrangements for reopening necessitate constitutional amendments, which may be used as a tool by opposition
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published news that the Council of Foundations returned 190 hectares (470 acres) to the Aya Triada Monastery Foundation, which is the owner of Halki Seminary. At the time, this was the largest return of immovable property to a minority within the Turkish nation. Most of the property which was
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The facilities include the Chapel of the Holy Trinity, sports and recreational institutions, dormitories, an infirmary, a hospice, offices, and the school's library with its historic collection of books, journals, and manuscripts. The library contains over 120,000 books.
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The seminary section of the Halki school was closed down and although the high school remains open the Turkish government no longer permits students to attend it. The school is currently only used for conferences, including the International Environmental Symposium.
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When established in 1844, the school had seven grades, four high school level and three higher level (theological grades). In 1899, the high school division was dissolved and the school functioned as an academy with five grades. In 1923, on the establishment of the
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of Turkey, and President Barack Obama of the United States. In this meeting, Prime Minister Erdoğan indicated to President Obama that Halki Seminary would be reopened as part of Turkey's efforts to protect religious minorities.
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on 25 April 2018, Patriarch Bartholomew said that he was "optimistic" after both Erdogan and Cavusoglu "assured him that the School would soon reopen". In February 2019, for the first time, Greek Prime Minister
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On 2 November 1998, Halki's Board of Trustees were ordered to disband by an agency of the Turkish government. International criticism caused the order to be rescinded on 25 November 1998.
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visited Halki during his visit to Turkey and urged Erdoğan to allow the reopening of the school. Tsipras also suggested the next time they should visit the Halki seminary together.
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converted the monastery into a school of theology, which was inaugurated on 1 October 1844. All the buildings, except for the 17th-century chapel, were destroyed by the
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enacted a law banning private higher education institutions in 1971. The theological school is located at the top of the island's Hill of Hope, on the site of the
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Commission on Security & Cooperation in Europe, U.S. Helsinki Commission, Proceedings and Debates of the 111th Congress, 2nd Session.
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The Halki seminary has received international attention in recent years. In October 1998, both houses of the
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Address of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during the Dinner Honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
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Foundations are allowed to establish nonprofit colleges that are under state supervision and inspections.
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In the history of the theological school there have been 990 graduates in total. The alumni include:
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asked officials at the Ecumenical Patriarchate if there were any plans to take the issue to the
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Autocephaly and canonicity recognized by Constantinople and 3 other autocephalous Churches:
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is located on the site of the Monastery of the Holy Trinity, founded by Patriarch
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In 1971, parts of the Private University Law were ruled unconstitutional by the
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almost a thousand years before the foundation of the theological school. During
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Board of Trustees of the Patriarchal Theological School of Halki to be restored
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re-affirmed the need for Turkey to allow the re-opening of the Halki seminary:
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Only the Turkish Armed Forces and police are allowed to open private colleges.
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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, Orthodox Observer, 5 November 1998.
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visited Halki on his visit to Turkey in 1999 and urged Turkish President
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In March 2012, a meeting occurred in South Korea between Prime Minister
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Halki’s Chapel of the Transfiguration almost destroyed by forest guards
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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, Press Release, 25 November 1998.
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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, Press Release, 3 November 1998.
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PM Erdogan asserts Turks rights in Greece in return for Halki Seminary
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Arınç says legal barriers will be overcome to open Greek seminary
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Turkish government, and it was only stopped after appeals by the
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Spiritual independence recognized by Georgian Orthodox Church:
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Theological School of Halki, Hon. Benjamin L. Cardin of Maryland
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Closed school of Eastern Orthodox theology in Heybeliada, Turkey
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Gov’t seeking delicate balance in regards to patriarch’s rights
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The Theological School of Halki at the top of the Hill of Hope.
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The never ending story of Halki Theological Seminary reopening
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passed resolutions that supported the reopening of Halki. The
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Clinton criticizes Turkey for shrinking Christian population
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Metropolitan Nikiforos of Didymoteicho, Orestiada and Soufli
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has also raised the issue as part of its negotiations over
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rule the monastery fell into disrepair. In 1844, Patriarch
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Essence–Energies distinction (Eastern Orthodox theology)
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United States, House of Representatives, 28 March 1995.
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Archbishop Stylianos of Australia and Exarch of Oceania
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Renewed Persecution of the Theological School of Halki
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Autocephaly recognized by some autocephalous Churches
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Commander opposed Halki Seminary reopening over fears
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Ecumenical Patriarch Constantine VI of Constantinople
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returned included forested land around the seminary.
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Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras I of Constantinople
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Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople
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Official website of the Theological School of Halki
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190 hectares of forest given back to Halki Seminary
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Halki’s Chapel of the Transfiguration left in ruins
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Eastern Orthodox Church
Christ Pantocrator (Deesis mosaic detail)
Christ Pantocrator
Hagia Sophia
Structure
Theology
History of theology
Liturgy
Church history
Holy Mysteries
View of salvation
View of Mary
View of icons
Crucifixion
Resurrection
Ascension
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Apostolic succession
Four Marks of the Church
Orthodoxy
Organization
Autonomy
Autocephaly
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Ecumenical Patriarch
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Canon law
Clergy

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