Hopes are increasing for the potential reopening of the Halki seminary, a historically significant Greek Orthodox theological school located on Heybeliada, an island near Istanbul. Bishop Aravissu Kassianos Nikolar revealed to Agence France-Presse that discussions regarding the seminary’s legal status are currently in progress. The seminary, founded in the mid-19th century, functioned as the primary center for theological education for the Greek Orthodox community. It has remained closed for decades, representing a long-standing issue in relations between Turkey and the Greek Orthodox Church. The possibility of its reopening marks a potentially positive development. Further details will depend on the outcome of ongoing legal negotiations.