23.11.2009 16:07
Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church congratulates Bishop Michael of Geneva and Western Europe on his Name-Day
His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia congratulated Bishop Michael of Geneva and Western Europe (Russian Church Outside Russia) on his Name-Day. Below is the text of the congratulatory message:
Your Grace,
Today as the Holy Church lifts up praise to the Archangel Michael and Other Heavenly Hosts please accept my cordial congratulations on your Name-Day.
Through the intercession of the Most Holy Mother of God and your patron saint, may the All-Merciful Lord give you strength, spiritual joy and His all-fortifying help in your archpastoral ministry.
With love in Christ,
+ Kirill
Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia