H.Res. 506 — Calling upon the Government of Turkey to facilitate the reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate's Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay.

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Welcomes: (1) the historic meeting between Prime Minister of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I; and (2) the positive gestures by the government of Turkey towards the Ecumenical Patriarch, including allowing the liturgical celebration by the Ecumenical Patriarch at the historic Sumela Monastery and returning the former Greek Orphanage on Buyukada Island to the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

Urges the government of Turkey to facilitate the reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate's Theological School of Halki and to address other longstanding concerns relating to the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

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2011-12-20
Introduced in House
2011-12-20
Introduced in House
2011-12-20
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2012-02-03
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
2012-02-03
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia.
2012-06-07
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2012-06-07
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Calling upon the Government of Turkey to facilitate the reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate's Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay.

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