The Patriarch of Bulgaria in I.M. Iberiantranslated

The Holy Patriarch of Bulgaria, Mr. Daniel. In front of the miraculous Icon of Panagia Portaitissa, His Beatitude prayed for the entire Bulgarian people, so that it would protect and shelter them with her motherly protection. His Beatitude and his honorable entourage were welcomed by the Abbot of the Holy Monastery, Archimandrite Nathanael, who did not hide his joy for the great spiritual blessing brought by the visit of the Patriarch of Bulgaria to the Monastery.

We wish you, Your Beatitude, that our Lord will grant you health, strength and enlightenment, so that you can strengthen and lead the Orthodox believers to the light of the Resurrection and the freedom of our crucified Lord Jesus Christ. May our patroness - Portaitissa - protect and shelter you with her motherly love," said Archimandrite Nathanael. He presented the Blessed Patriarch with an icon – a copy of the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary – Portaitissa.

In his greeting to the Abbot and the brotherhood of the Holy Monastery, His Beatitude also shared his spiritual joy for the opportunity to…