The most exalted vessel of Orthodoxy is being glorified now receiving from the West the venerable Shepherd and Primate.
And receiving the good omens visibly jubilates supplicating Christ devoutly:
Guard Your world with Your power, keeping all in harmony, being extremely good as You are.
Constantinople 2006
Presentation of commemorative Icon to His All Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew
by Elias Damianakis with His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios
Elias receives the blessing of His All Holiness
The Icon process
As first of the Apostles to be called, O Andrew, brother of him (Peter) who was foremost,
beseech the Master of all to grant the world peace and our souls great mercy.
First in prominence among the Apostles, and teachers to the Universe,
intercede to the Master of all for peace in the world and for our souls great mercy.
Benedictio Dei omnipotentis, Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti, descendat super vos et maneat semper.
The grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ, the love of God the Father, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.
