During his visit to Mount Athos, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew went to the monastic quarters (Konakion) of the Esphigmenou Monastery in Karyes. There, the Abbot of the Monastery, Bartholomew, and the Brotherhood welcomed the Ecumenical Patriarch.
In addition, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew spoke with the monks about several issues. As it concerns zealots he supported legality and he informed the new Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and the new Civil Governor of Mount Athos on the issue.