Upon the announcement of His Eminence Archbishop-elect Apostolos (formerly Metropolitan of New Jersey)’s election as Archbishop of Canada, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America issued the following message via his social media accounts:
With profound joy, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to my beloved brother in Christ, His Eminence Archbishop-elect Apostolos of Canada, upon his elevation by the Great Church of Christ to shepherd the Sacred Archdiocese of Canada.
As he begins this new chapter of his archpastoral ministry, I pray that His Eminence serves with unwavering devotion, pastoral sensitivity, compassionate wisdom, and steadfast fidelity to our Mother Church, the Ecumenical Patriarchate. May he strengthen the clergy and faithful entrusted to his care, respond with love and discernment to the needs of the Greek Orthodox community throughout Canada, and advance the sacred mission of the Church with humility and resolve.
I pray that our Lord will grant him abundant strength, wisdom, and every heavenly blessing as he undertakes this sacred responsibility. May his archpastoral ministry be fruitful and enduring, to the glory of God, the advancement of the Church, and the service of the Ecumenical Throne.
Ἄξιος!
