Patriarch Daniel of Romania congratulated Patriarch Daniil on his enthronement as the newly elected Primate of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church.
During this significant moment, Patriarch Daniel prayed for God to grant peace, joy, and guidance to Patriarch Daniil as he leads the Bulgarian Orthodox Church on the path of salvation, to the glory of the Most Holy Trinity and Orthodoxy.
Full Message:
Your Beatitude,
Beloved Brothers Hierarchs,
Members of the Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church,
Honourable audience,It was with great joy that the Romanian Orthodox Church received the news of Your Beatitude’s election as Patriarch of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. We have full confidence that you will honor the spiritual legacy of your predecessors and continue to care for the Romanian Orthodox community in Sofia.
As the new Primate, you bear a special pastoral responsibility for the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, especially during these challenging times. We believe that you, as a faithful servant of the Lord, will uphold Christian values and promote the work of the Orthodox Church in today’s world.
May God grant you peace, joy, and strength as you shepherd the Bulgarian Orthodox Church towards salvation and the glory of the Most Holy Trinity and Orthodoxy.
Through this message, we extend our congratulations and best wishes to Your Beatitude on behalf of the Romanian Orthodox Church. We celebrate this momentous occasion that strengthens the bond between our Churches and peoples.
With sincere regards and brotherly love in Christ,
† DANIEL
Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church
Source: Basilica.ro / Photo credit: Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene