Patr. Kirill Congratulates Patr. John X on Enthronement Anniversary

Patr. Kirill and Patr. John X exchanging gifts in 2014. Photo: antiochpatriarchate.org

MOSCOW — Patr. Kirill of Moscow has sent a congratulatory message to Patr. John X of Antioch on the anniversary of his patriarchal enthronement, offering fraternal greetings and prayerful wishes on the occasion.

Addressing the Primate of the Antiochian Church with love in Christ, Patr. Kirill warmly congratulated Patr. John X on the significant milestone in his ecclesiastical ministry. He noted that, by the wise Providence of God, Patriarch John X was called to shepherd the Church on the ancient and sanctified land of Antioch, hallowed by the preaching and labors of the holy Apostles Peter and Paul.

Patr. Kirill emphasized that, following the apostolic example, Patr. John X continues to offer his life for the flock, tirelessly caring for the spiritual needs of the faithful and bringing consolation to those who suffer. He concluded by wishing him peace of soul, good health, divine assistance, and continued strength in his primatial service.

Previously, the UOJ reported that Patr. John X led the Trisagion service for the New Martyrs  of a deadly attack in Syria. 

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