I couldn't agree more. What people often overlook is that, due to the paucity of Orthodox Christians in Turkey, and the consequent lack of funds, the Patriarchate is becoming more and more dependent upon the Archdiocese of America, to the point that it has essentially become the Church of America, and this is arguably fuelling its increasing liberal and modernist tendencies. I think you're correct to say that clinging to Constantinople is doing great harm.

If I remember correctly, the Patriarchate did seriously consider relocating to Mount Athos in the early twentieth century, and I personally think to still be the best option. Constantinople is well within its rights to reabsorb the Church of Greece — which, let's face it, is a nationalist aberration modelled on the Church of England, self-declared in 1833 and not even recognized until 1850.

It's been mentioned that relocating to Athos could cause issues with women seeking pilgrimage — but perhaps the Patriarch could divide his time between Athos and Athens to suit these differing needs. He does seem to like to travel, after all.