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First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church abroad congratulated Sumy Theological Seminary with the opening

To His His Eminence Hilarion, Metropolitan of Eastern America and New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church abroad, sent a congratulatory message on the occasion of the opening of the Sumy Seminary.

His Eminence Evlogii, Archbishop of Sumy and Akhtyrka.

Your Eminence!

Movable by the best thoughts and deepest feelings of brotherly love, on behalf of the Synod of Bishops, clergy and faithful of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad, personally I warmly welcome you on the opening of the seminary within the limit handed you, and send my best wishes in order awaiting her noble mission was crowned with rich spiritual results for all the faithful of the diocese of Sumy and Akhtyrka!

From our hearts we wish to this hotbed theological leading for many years and fruitful serving, and pray to God to save it, blessed the works, aimed at the development of church life of diocese of Sumy and Akhtyrka, strengthening, deepening and spiritual formation of its future pastors!

Brotherly kiss You, remain with love in the Lord, Metropolitan of Eastern America and New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad.