Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Orthodox Theological School of Halki in the Republic of Turkey be reopened in order to promote religious freedom.

House Concurrent Resolution 345 is a non-binding measure expressing the position of Congress that the United States should urge the Turkish government to reopen the Orthodox Theological School of Halki. The resolution calls for the protection of the Ecumenical Patriarchate’s personnel and visitors while ensuring the institution can freely carry out its religious mission. If supported, this measure would signal a formal U.S. commitment to advocating for international religious freedom and the preservation of historic spiritual institutions in the region.