Congratulations from Archbishop Stefan to Metropolitan Veniamin of Minsk and Zaslavl on his birthdaytranslated

Your Eminence, Most Reverend Bishop!

On behalf of myself, the clergy, monastics and laity of the Gomel diocese, I cordially congratulate you on your birthday!

Your service as Patriarchal Exarch of All Belarus is associated with great responsibility for church life in our Fatherland. A special place in your works is occupied by concern for the preservation of Orthodox traditions, support of the clergy and attention to the life of the dioceses and parishes of the Belarusian Exarchate.

We prayerfully wish you good health, mental and physical strength, wisdom and God's help in carrying out your archpastoral service. We wish you peace, prosperity and strength to continue your work for the good of the Church and our Fatherland.

Have a long and prosperous summer!

+STEFAN Archbishop of Gomel and Zhlobin