“they had prayed for the Orthodox Church and their peoples, asking God to preserve them “in faith, unity of mind and love,” despite the challenges facing contemporary society
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“the patience, confession of faith, and faithfulness to Christ of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church will serve as an important example for strengthening future generations of Orthodox believers
“the faithful to give thanks to God for His assistance to the Ukrainian people amid their difficult trials and to place their hope in the Lord and the Most Holy Theotokos
“he also encouraged the faithful to pray to the Theotokos with trust, confident that she knows human suffering and understands their concerns
“The prayers of those who suffered for our dignity, our faith in Christ and our freedom will bring about the unity of the people.
“he emphasised that it had served the people of God by preserving the Orthodox faith, traditions and Greek identity and, above all, had remained devoted to the Holy Archdiocese of Australia.
“The Patriarch noted that, amid the wars, conflicts, and human suffering confronting the world, the prayers of the faithful turn towards the Most Holy Theotokos, the Mother of all peoples.
“the faithful of Albania are ready to promote peace and the unity of Orthodoxy.
“We uphold the Armenian Church and its people in prayer at this time. We also express hope and pray that the parties will resolve the conflict for the well-being and prosperity of the entire Armenian people.