Archbishop Elpidophoros of America had a brief but meaningful conversation with former U.S. President Barack Obama during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday night.
As shared by Archbishop Elpidophoros on social media, he expressed, “At the 2024 #demconvention, I had the honor of greeting President Barack Obama and conveying the blessings of His All Holiness, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, whom he has met twice—first in Istanbul and later at The White House during his presidency.”
The interaction highlighted the continued relationship between the Ecumenical Patriarchate and key global leaders.