Metropolitan Herman sends letter of greeting to newly-elected Archbishop of Greece
On February 8, 2008, His Beatitude,
Metropolitan Herman sent a letter of greeting to His Beatitude,
Archbishop Ieronymos the newly-elected Archbishop of Athens and Primate
of the Orthodox Church in Greece.
The text of Metropolitan Herman’s letter reads as follows.
“It is with great joy that I greet you on the occasion of your election
as Archbishop of Athens and All Greece.
“Although we do not know each other personally, it is clear from your
reputation as a churchman, an administrator and an academic that you are
a truly worthy candidate for the office of Primate of the Church of
Greece. We are particularly impressed with the work that you
accomplished establishing numerous and varied philanthropic and pastoral
institutions in your service as Metropolitan of Thebes and Levadeia.
“On behalf of all the hierarchs, clergy and faithful of the Orthodox
Church in America, I offer prayers that our ever-merciful Lord will
continue to bless your work as you apply your talents to this new yoke
of service, leading the Orthodox Church in Greece.”