“Patriarch Porfirije assured the Primate of the UOC of his brotherly prayerful support

“the Primate of the Georgian Orthodox Church noted that Metropolitan Onuphry bears with honor the high and responsible Primatial ministry entrusted to him, serving as an example of selfless love for his people and the Church of Christ to his flock.

“the Lord had chosen Metropolitan Onuphry for primatial ministry in these difficult times

“Metropolitan Tikhon assured His Beatitude Metropolitan Onuphry of the prayers of the OCA clergy and faithful.

“Patriarch Shio III wished the Primate of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church strength of soul and body, as well as the inexhaustible help of the Lord in carrying out his archpastoral ministry for the benefit of the Church.

“by the wise providence of God, His Beatitude Onuphry has been spiritually guiding the Ukrainian Orthodox Church for twelve years, proving himself to be a cornerstone who, despite all trials, steadfastly bears witness to the truth and verity of the Gospel

“I prayerfully wish Your Beatitude God’s help in all things. May the All-Good Lord, through the prayers of His Most Pure Mother and all the saints, strengthen you in your primatial ministry to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and preserve you in good health for many blessed years!

“Catholicos-Patriarch Shio III of All Georgia wished the UOC Primate strength in his archpastoral ministry for the benefit of the Church of Christ.