7 June, 2022

The Head of the House of Romanoff Congratulates Archbishop Kyrill of San Francisco and Western America on the 30^th Anniversary of his Episcopal Consecration

The Head of the Russian Imperial House, H.I.H. The Grand Duchess Maria of Russia, has sent congratulations to Archbishop Kyrill of San Francisco and Western America on the 30^th anniversary of his episcopal consecration (7 June 1992).

From the Head of the Imperial House of Russia

To His Eminence Archbishop Kyrill

of San Francisco and Western America

Your Eminence,

I extend my warmest congratulations to you on the 30^th anniversary of your episcopal consecration.

I have appreciated enormously your years of service to the Holy Church, your significant contributions to the preservation of Russian historical heritage, and your steadfast loyalty to Our House.

May the Lord grant you health, many years, and His help as you continue to fulfill your archpastoral ministry, through the prayers of His Most Pure Mother, of St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco, and all the saints.

My son and heir, Grand Duke George of Russia, and his spouse, Princess Victoria Romanovna, join me in sending these heartfelt congratulations to you, and also express their special thanks for your prayers and generous help and care for their spiritual needs.

Asking your archpastoral prayers and blessing, I remain, with deepest affection and respect, yours,

[The original is signed in Her Imperial Highness’s Own Hand:]

MARIA

Madrid, 25 May/7 June 2022

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