Kezban Hatemi argues that the term 'ecumenical' as used by Zelenskyy does not conflict with Turkey's secular nature, being purely spiritual without political implications.
Patriarch Bartholomew I has stated that the title 'ecumenical patriarch' is strictly a religious title and does not entail any administrative power over Türkiye.
The title 'ecumenical' has historical significance, being used in the documentation during the Ottoman Period and recognized by the Treaty of Lausanne.
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