25. October 2025

The Ecumenical Patriarch congratulates the NAPS Institute on entering the third decade of ecumenical service

A personal message to the XVII. NAPS International Ecumenical Concert 2025 was also sent by the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople, the 270th successor of the Holy Apostle Andrew on the throne of Archbishop of Constantinople and the spiritual leader of 330 million Orthodox Christians worldwide. His Holiness writes in his letter:

„To the esteemed Mr. Peter Solej, Founder and Director of the NAPS Institute, our beloved in the Lord: Grace be unto you and peace from God.

We sincerely congratulate you and the NAPS Institute as you enter your third decade of ecumenical service, marked by your ongoing efforts to foster understanding and cooperation among Christian traditions. Your dedication to advancing the spirit of dialogue and fraternity among people is commendable and deeply aligned with the vision and mission of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude for information that, XVII NAPS International Ecumenical Concert – to be held on Saturday, 25 October , in the historic Concert Hall of the Slovak Philharmonic in Bratislava. We are specially pleased to learn that this meaningful gathering will once again be broadcast to audiences not only in Slovakia, extending its message of harmony and unity to many. Please be assured of our heartfelt prayers for the success of the event, and our siritual closeness to you and all those who will gather in the noble cause of Christian unity.

May the Lord, Giver od every good gift, bless the work of your hands and guide the NAPS Institute in its continued witness to peace, reconciliation, and mutual respect among Churches and Nations.

Your fervent supplicant before God,

Bartholomew I.
Archbishop of Constantinople – New Rome
and Ecumenical Patriarch“