“Your Beatitude, our dear brother and co-celebrant in Christ! We send you our sincere congratulations on the anniversary of your enthronement as Metropolitan of Kyiv and all Ukraine

“the shining-forth of the glory of God the Father

“He is now to be among you at the calling of your heart. Rest assured this troubadour is acting on His part. The union of your spirits here has caused Him to remain for whenever two or more of you are gathered in His name, there is love, there is love.

Paul Stookey ›

a part of the famous 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary

Direct quote

“Blessed is the Kingdom of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit!

“We are convinced that his soul rejoices at seeing the Primates of the Churches meet in a spirit of brotherhood and unity,

“through his unceasing prayer, high authority, and paternal love, His Beatitude embraces the sorrows of his flock

“in the light and peace of the Holy Trinity

“A spiritual father never ceases to carry his spiritual children before the Lord, and I ask only that you continue to carry me in your prayers as well.