Posted by George Patsourakos
on 10/28/2009, 6:11 pm
Fordham University yesterday conferred its highest honor, the Honorary Doctorate of Laws, to His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew "for his remarkable service to the world community and for the principles that he continues to uphold."
The historic ceremony was held in the University Church at the Rose Hall Campus in Bronx, N.Y., and was attended by several hundred people, including University officials and trustees, professors and students, clergy, and faithful.
"AXIOS" (meaning "worthy" in Greek) was proclaimed several times by Fordham President, the Reverend Joseph M McShane, S.J., as he highlighted the Ecumenical Patriarch's work in the advancement of ecumenical dialogue, his devotion to the promotion of peace, and his dedication to the cause of environmentalism.
His Eminence Edward Cardinal Egan, Papal Delegate of His Holiness Benedict XVI, conveyed the welcome and brotherly greeting of the Pope and underlined the importance of dialogue which one day will lead to becoming one as "it is the wish of our Lord Jesus Christ."
In his address titled "Discerning God's Presence in the World," Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew emphasized "the primacy of ecumenicity or the value of opening up in a world that expects us 'always to be prepared to give an answer to everyone that asks us to give the reason for the hope within us.'" (Peter 3:15)
For more information on the Ecumenical Patriarch's visit to America, log onto the Patriarchate website.
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