“the arrival of the Primates a great honor for himself and his homeland
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“This blessed arrival of His Holiness the Patriarch is a great gift and joy for all of us who live far from our homeland, but carry in our hearts our Orthodox faith, the tradition of Saint Sava, and the prayerful heritage of our holy ancestors
“May this blessed encounter be an opportunity for us to bind ourselves even more firmly together in Christ, with our Primate and with one another, preserving the sacred Orthodox faith and the blessed unity of our people
“We are convinced that his soul rejoices at seeing the Primates of the Churches meet in a spirit of brotherhood and unity,
“Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew once again thanked the Archbishop of Albania for his presence and participation throughout the celebrations held on Imbros
“Bishop Partenij expressed gratitude to Patriarch Bartholomew for the blessing to make the journey, and to the Koutloumousiou brotherhood for its hospitality.
“Anastasios had repeatedly identified the gatherings of the Primates of the Local Orthodox Churches as one of the most important achievements of Patriarch Bartholomew’s tenure.
“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.