Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople was taken to George Washington University Hospital due to poor health due to a long flight and a busy schedule of events, writes the Orthodox times.

The head of the Phanar was going to lead the liturgy in the St. Sophia Cathedral, but he felt bad.

His doctor advised him to rest and he was taken to the George Washington University hospital for observation, the newspaper writes.

Patriarch Bartholomew arrived in the United States on October 23, 2021.