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60 Minutes: The Patriarch

(2009)

Overview

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, the leader of the 300 million-member Orthodox Christian Church, feels crucified living in Turkey under a government that he says would like to see his nearly 2,000-year-old Patriarchate die out. But Christianity was born in Turkey, and the Patriarch says he is not leaving. Bob Simon reports this captivating story steeped in the history of Christianity.

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Original Title60 Minutes: The Patriarch

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2009-12-17

Original LanguageEnglish

Genres

  • Documentary