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pilgrimage of discovery

SUMMER 2025

The Pilgrimage of Discovery annual program is a 7-day, all-expense paid, religious and cultural annual summer journey to Constantinople awarded to Orthodox Christian young adults across America, connecting them with their ancestral religious roots.  Participants deepen their Orthodox faith through a curated, guided experience, exploring holy sites, having a private audience with His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, and much more. This immersive journey creates a lasting impact on identity, faith, family, community and culture and helps secure the continuity of the Orthodox church from a grassroots level. 

 

Watch and journey to the roots of Greek Orthodox faith and culture in this documentary film of the 2023 PILGRIMAGE OF DISCOVERY to Constantinople, brought to you by the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

 

The Pilgrimage of Discovery is a wonderful opportunity for the faithful of all ages to explore their spiritual roots, connect with fellow believers in these historical lands, enriching the lives of those who embark upon it and deepen their understanding of the orthodox faith.

- His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew

 

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For more information, please visit the Pilgrimage of Discovery Website

For questions regarding the Pilgrimage of Discovery,
please email pilgrimageofdiscovery@gmail.com.

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