“We assure you that the place we wish to occupy is that of Aaron and Hur, who, when the hands of Moses grew heavy, held them up, one on one side and the other on the other; that is, the place of those who support, of those who work for the peace, reconciliation and unity of the Church.

“Just as the Mother of God held her Son on her left arm, close to her heart, when He was a child and presented Him to the world, so now her Son in heaven holds her soul in His hands and presents it to the angels

“Let this place be my lot, given to me by my Son and my God. I will be the Patroness of this place and intercede with God for it.

“They all took their icons with them. So that Christ would not be plundered, they took Him with them,

“Egypt became a refuge for Christ and the Panagia and remains a blessed land to this day

“Behold the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.

“Whatever days the Lord places before us, we receive them from His loving hand. In sickness and in health, in moments of uncertainty and in moments of consolation, Jesus Christ remains our hope, our strength, our healing, and our life.