Greek press reveals details: Patriarch Bartholomew at the Palace! 'Theological School' plan at Beştepe

According to the information obtained by the newspaper, the number one agenda item of the meeting, which took place in a very warm and positive atmosphere, was the Halki Seminary, which has been closed for many years.

At the summit, the future of the school, which is seen as a historic step in relations between Turkey and Greece, was discussed.

Target: September 2026

The most striking detail in the news was regarding the school's opening schedule.

It was claimed that during the meeting at the Complex, preparations for the Halki Seminary to resume education were accelerated and September 2026 was targeted as the opening date.

"Tom Barrack's Plan is Working" Comment

This development, which has caused a great resonance in diplomatic circles, is also being discussed in international backrooms with a different dimension.

In particular, it is noteworthy that this step coincides with the vision previously pointed out by the US Ambassador to Turkey, Tom Barrack. Experts and diplomatic sources interpret the latest point reached as "The plan announced by Tom Barrack is working like clockwork."

İYİ Party's Çömez also reacted

Sharing the visit of the Fener Greek Patriarch on his social media account, İYİ Party Deputy Turhan Çömez made striking comments regarding the meeting.

Here are those statements by Çömez: 

"We learned the news again from the Greek newspaper eKathimerini.

Patriarch Bartholomew and President Erdoğan met at the Palace today.

During the meeting, which took place in a very warm atmosphere, the issue of the Halki Seminary, which is planned to be opened in September 2026, was discussed. Tom Barrack's plan is working like clockwork!"

News Source: 12punto