BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS]

On behalf of His Eminence Archbishop Mark, together with the Clergy, Matushki, and Faithful of the Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania, the Diocesan Media Office extends its heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon, Archbishop of Washington and Metropolitan of All America and Canada, on the occasion of the 13th anniversary of his election as Primate of the Orthodox Church in America.

May our Lord continue to grant him wisdom, strength, and good health as he leads and cares for the flock entrusted to him, to the glory of God and the well-being of the Orthodox Church in America.

Eis polla eti despota! Many years, O Master!

Issued by the Diocesan Media Office