Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, who was hospitalized in the US capital yesterday, was discharged from the hospital today. The 81-year-old clergyman is ready to continue the visit, said the press service of the American Archdiocese of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

"We are happy to announce that our spiritual father, His Holiness, has just been discharged from the hospital. "He is feeling well and is ready to continue his apostolic visit," the statement said. reports "Greek City Times".

The 81-year-old priest was taken to George Washington University Hospital yesterday, where he was advised to rest and placed under medical supervision after arriving on a 12-day visit to the United States on Saturday. He was supposed to attend a church service in Washington, but he did not feel well after a long flight and busy schedule.

Patriarch Bartholomew's visit includes meetings with US President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.