Pope Francis expressed on Saturday deep gratitude for the positive contribution of late Archbishop Chrysostomos II “to the vital journey towards the full Communion of the Orthodox and the Catholics”.
In a message read out by Cardinal Kurt Koch, during the Archbishop’s funeral in Nicosia, the Pope expressed sorrow for the Archbishop’s passing and sent heart-felt condolences to the faithful of the Church of Cyprus.
Moreover, he noted that the Archbishop dedicated his life to the service of the Gospel and that he fostered with his work the spiritual growth of the flock entrusted to his care.
Pope Francis also recalled his meeting with the Archbishop last year in Cyprus, expressing the belief that his memory will continue to be an inspiration for Christians everywhere.
He said that he will pray asking God to grant the people of Cyprus his gifts of consolation, serenity, and peace.
Source: Cyprus News Agency