WATER: SPIRIT AND SCIENCE
Exploring Spiritual and Scientific Perspectives

Water is the most vital and inseparable of every ecosystem and
provides the lifeblood of every community. Every living organism, like every
human being, needs for survival and growth. In brief, water is life—physical
and spiritual. Water is also considered sacred, comprising a symbol of life
and renewal, as well as of repentance and purification.

Halki Summit VI brings together theologians and scientists to explore
the scriptural and liturgical, as well as the philosophical and historical
sacredness of water in the Church, but also the technical and technological
significance of water and wastewater management for sustainability,
development, and wellbeing in local and global communities. The
overarching theme of the summit will be faith and religion in partnership for
environmental justice.

Speakers & Participants

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Program

Thursday, August 29, 2024

Arrivals
16:30 – Vespers at the Phanar

Friday, August 30, 2024

9:30-11:00 – Session 1: Opening
11:30-13:00 – Session 2
13:00 – Lunch (Troya)
14:30-16:00 – Session 3
16:30 – Vespers at the Phanar
18:00-19:30 – Session 4
20:00 – Dinner (Troya)

Saturday, August 31, 2024

9:00 – Ferry to Halki
Upon Arrival – Tour of Halki
13:00 – Lunch
14:30-17:00 – Session 5: Conclusion
18:00 – Ferry to Istanbul
Free evening

Sunday, September 1, 2024

9:00 – Liturgy at the Phanar
12:00 – Lunch (Troya)
13:00 – Hagia Sophia & Grand Bazaar
16:00 – Vespers at the Phanar

Monday, September 2, 2024

Departures