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1517:-era Monastery of the Holy Trinity. The premises of the school continue to be maintained by the monastery and are used to host conferences. It is possible to visit the island where it is located via boat in approximately one hour from the shore of Istanbul. An international campaign to reopen this theological school is ongoing.
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There have been 990 graduates of the theological school and many have become priests, bishops, archbishops, scholars, and patriarchs. Many former students are buried in the grounds of the school. Orthodox
Christians from around the world have attended and graduated from the theological school and the
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Freedom of religion and expression lead to a strong and vibrant civil society that only strengthens the state, which is why steps like reopening the Halki
Seminary will send such an important signal inside Turkey and beyond. An enduring commitment to the rule of law is the only way to achieve the
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November 2007, the 17th-century Chapel of Our Lord's Transfiguration at the Halki seminary, which had survived the June 1894 earthquake, was almost totally demolished by Forest Guards of the Turkish forestry authority. There was no advance warning given for the demolition work, organised by the
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Commentators have noted that while the
Turkish government may outwardly seem willing to reopen the seminary, actual moves to do so are not underway because of internal political obstacles. Arrangements for reopening necessitate constitutional amendments, which may be used as a tool by opposition
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published news that the
Council of Foundations returned 190 hectares (470 acres) to the Aya Triada Monastery Foundation, which is the owner of Halki Seminary. At the time, this was the largest return of immovable property to a minority within the Turkish nation. Most of the property which was
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The facilities include the Chapel of the Holy
Trinity, sports and recreational institutions, dormitories, an infirmary, a hospice, offices, and the school's library with its historic collection of books, journals, and manuscripts. The library contains over 120,000 books.
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The seminary section of the Halki school was closed down and although the high school remains open the
Turkish government no longer permits students to attend it. The school is currently only used for conferences, including the International Environmental Symposium.
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When established in 1844, the school had seven grades, four high school level and three higher level (theological grades). In 1899, the high school division was dissolved and the school functioned as an academy with five grades. In 1923, on the establishment of the
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of Turkey, and
President Barack Obama of the United States. In this meeting, Prime Minister Erdoğan indicated to President Obama that Halki Seminary would be reopened as part of Turkey's efforts to protect religious minorities.
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Bartholomew said that he was "optimistic" after both Erdogan and Cavusoglu "assured him that the School would soon reopen". In February 2019, for the first time, Greek Prime Minister
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visited Halki during his visit to Turkey and urged Erdoğan to allow the reopening of the school. Tsipras also suggested the next time they should visit the Halki seminary together.
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Board of Trustees of the Patriarchal Theological School of Halki to be restored
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The Theological School of Halki at the top of the Hill of Hope.
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passed resolutions that supported the reopening of Halki. The
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rule the monastery fell into disrepair. In 1844, Patriarch
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Essence–Energies distinction (Eastern Orthodox theology)
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United States, House of Representatives, 28 March 1995.
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Archbishop Stylianos of Australia and Exarch of Oceania
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Renewed Persecution of the Theological School of Halki
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Commander opposed Halki Seminary reopening over fears
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Ecumenical Patriarch Constantine VI of Constantinople
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returned included forested land around the seminary.
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1335:Cyril of Alexandria
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