The University of Malta has conferred the Degree of Master of Letters (Honoris Causa) the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) on His holiness Bartholomew I. He is the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople and the “first among equals” in the Eastern Orthodox Church. Bartholomew I, is the 270th Archbishop of Constantinople.
The Ceremony was held at the Aula Magna, Valletta Campus University of Malta, on Tuesday, 6 December 2022.
Present for this event were Hon. George Vella, President of Malta, Hon. Clifton Grima, Minister of Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation. and Prof. Alfred J. Vella, UM Rector
Photo: His Holiness, Bartholomew I delivering his speech at the University of Malta, Valletta Campus