 Father, I'm sure he does know that. I don't think he is serious, he just wants to give the impression of reach and authority. If we'd play along (with the private and full understanding that nothing would really happen) it could improve the EP's situation with the Turks. Barring drastic changes from the Turks, the EP will either die a slow death or be forced to relocate. If the EP was moved to Geneva, what happens then? I would like someone to address my question: What value is the Patriarchal system to the Chruch? Why do we have to keep it? 