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Metropolitan of Zambia expresses Gratitude for prayers and support

July 8, 2026 · 1 min read

Metropolitan John of Zambia and Mozambique of the Patriarchate of Alexandria has conveyed a heartfelt message of gratitude to all those who stood by him with love, concern, and prayers during his recent health ordeal.

The Hierarch expressed his deep appreciation for the support he received from clergy, faithful, and friends, noting that their expressions of care and prayerful encouragement provided him with strength and hope throughout his recovery.

In his message, Metropolitan John stated:

“I would like to express my sincere thanks to each and every one of you for your love, concern, and prayers during my recent health trial. Your expressions of love, your messages, and your prayers have been a balm to me, giving me strength and hope.

I thank you from the bottom of my heart and pray that God may grant health, peace, and every blessing to all of you.”

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Андрій ШевченкоThank God that Bishop John is already on his feet. His words about how prayers became a "balm" sound very human. We will continue to remember him at the liturgy, his health first.

Snežana KostićThank God, Bishop John is already on his feet. Here in Niš, we also remember how prayers act as a real balm when a person is lying in the hospital. We will continue to mention him at the liturgy, may the Lord give him complete health.

Дмитрий СоловьёвThank God that Metropolitan John is already recovering. He says well about prayers as “balm” - he accurately noted that when you lie down, you especially feel it. We will continue to remember him at our liturgy in Yaroslavl.

Rémi MartinСлава Богу, что митрополит Джон уже на ногах. And then there is a small part of the spare part, so it's easy to take care of it. в больнице, словно бальзам, о котором он написал. You will be able to pay for the purchase of the liturgy.

Sophia JohnsonСлава Богу, що владика Джон уже на ногах. У нас у Пітсбурзі на групі в церкві теж часто згадуємо, як молитви допомагають саме в лікарні, наче той бальзам, про який він написав. Будемо поминати його на літургії за повне здоров’я.

Michael TurnerСлава Богу, що владика Джон уже на ногах. У нас у Пітсбурзі на чоловічій групі після літургії теж говорили, як ті молитви стають справжнім бальзамом, коли лежиш у лікарні. Будемо й далі поминати його за здоров’я.

Peter JohnsonСлава Богу, що владика Джон уже на ногах. У нас на молодіжній групі після баскетболу теж згадували, як його слова про молитви-бальзам точно в точку — коли сам лежав у лікарні з грипом, то саме це і відчував. Будемо поминати його за здоров’я на літургії.