Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Tuesday to address the potential reopening of the Halki Theological School. The meeting, described as cordial by the Patriarchate, centered on longstanding issues affecting the Greek Orthodox community. The Halki Seminary, a historic institution for Orthodox Christian education, has been closed since 1971 due to Turkish legislation. Its reopening has been a key demand of the Orthodox community and a recurring topic in discussions between Greek and Turkish officials. While details of the conversation remain limited, the meeting signals continued dialogue on the sensitive issue. The Patriarchate’s statement indicates a positive, though not conclusive, atmosphere surrounding the possibility of the school’s restoration. This development could have significant implications for religious freedom and interfaith relations in Turkey.