Orthodox Church, Patriarchy of Constantinople

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Planted by:

Metropolit Augoustinos, Bonn

Biblical Votum :

Ephesians 4, 15: "Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ."

Tree species:

Tilia cordata 'Greenspire' - Linden Tree

Planting in the Luther Garden :

On November 1st, 2009, the first 25 trees in the Luthergarten were adopted. Metropolitan Augoustinos (pictured, assisted by students of the Protestant Elementary School in Wittenberg) planted a linden tree as a representative of the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomaios on behalf of the Orthodox Church, Patriarchy of Constantinople.

Planting the partner tree :

According to legend, Martin Luther said that he would still plant a little apple tree today, even if the world were to end tomorrow. On October 22nd, 2009, Metropolitan Augoustinos (pictured) planted a Granny Smith apple tree in the courtyard of the Metropolitan Cathedral “Agia Trias” of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Germany in Bonn.

Location of the tree :

This tree is located in the :

Luthergarten Andreasbreite

Location of the Luther Garden :

Between Wallstraße, Kurfürstenring (formerly Hallesche Straße) and Elbstraße

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