Beloved in the Lord, venerable fathers, brothers and sisters!
On the bright feast of the Resurrection of Christ, I cordially greet you with the words of the apostolic good news — CHRIST IS RISEN!
In these days of the universal triumph of all-conquering love, when we “celebrate the death of death, the destruction of hell, the beginning of another life which is eternal” (Paschal Canon, Ode 7), may the radiant and saving light of the Resurrection of Christ fill our souls with unending joy in the Risen Savior, and may His ineffable Divine Love shine forth in our hearts and the fire of Divine illumination, peace, joy and hope burn brightly!
With all my heart I congratulate the faithful children of the Russian Orthodox Church on the Bright Feast of the Pascha of Christ — TRULY CHRIST IS RISEN!
+ Matthew, Bishop of Sourozh, Temporary Administrator
the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA and Canada
The Pascha of Christ, 2022
London