“The priest expressed his heartfelt gratitude to everyone who had been concerned about him, supported his family, and prayed for him, adding that he had felt their prayerful support.

“he does not regard his ministry as sufficient, although, as a human being, he makes every effort and gives all the strength he has.

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

“he also encouraged the faithful to pray to the Theotokos with trust, confident that she knows human suffering and understands their concerns

Archbishop Makarios ›

Archbishop of Australia

Reported