To His Excellency

Mr. Donald Trump, President of the United States of America

Your Excellency, dear Mr. President!

The clergy and laity of the Patriarchal Parishes in the United States received the news of the plane crash in Washington with great sorrow.

Please accept our deepest and most sincere condolences in connection with the tragedy that took the lives of many people.

We pray to the Humane God for the repose of the dead and the consolation of all those grieving over the premature death of their loved ones, as well as for the granting of spiritual and physical strength to all participants in the search and rescue operation.

With deep and sincere condolences,

Temporary Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA

Bishop Matthew of Sourozh

January 30, 2025