Your Eminence,
Five years ago, we were blessed when you were enthroned as our new Archbishop, the seventh in the history of our beloved Archdiocese of America. Looking back at your first few days as our spiritual shepherd, you immediately reached out to all the clergy throughout America. At the time, you said it was the right thing to do, and it was your duty as Archbishop. However, it was much more than that, it was the most loving and compassionate thing to do. You also warmly declared to all the clergy that as our Archbishop, you would be our advocate, defender, and champion. Your Eminence, we sincerely thank you, as you have kept your promise!
In closing, on behalf of the Presbyters Council, I offer my heartfelt prayers that our Lord will grant you strength and many years to continue to lead the faithful of our Archdiocese of America toward His Kingdom.
Εἰς πολλὰ ἔτη Δέσποτα!
Rev. Fr. Paul A. Kaplanis
President
Archdiocese Presbyters Council