The Metropolitan of Sweden addressed the new Archbishop of Uppsala at his installation
On Sunday, December 4, 2022, at 11 a.m., the official installation of the Swedish Lutheran Church’s new Archbishop Martin Modéu took place in Uppsala’s historic cathedral, in the presence of the King and Queen of Sweden and several states. and religious leaders, from around the world.
The said ceremony was attended by Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden and All Scandinavia, who spoke at the official lunch that followed, in the premises of Uppsala Castle.
In his speech, His Eminence stated the following: “We have gathered in Uppsala Castle to celebrate the inauguration of the new Archbishop of Uppsala, a dear Brother in Christ and distinguished priest, His Eminence Martin Modéus.
Allow me to begin by formally conveying the warmest congratulations and best wishes of His Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, spiritual leader of the world’s Orthodox Christians, on this auspicious occasion.
At the same time, I want to take this opportunity to repeat these feelings and wishes to Archbishop Martin and his beloved family, who speak on behalf of the local Orthodox Church here in Scandinavia.
Rest assured, Your Eminence, that you can count on the full support and friendship of the Holy Metropolis of Sweden and All of Scandinavia, and that our spiritual initiatives are wholeheartedly focused on a fruitful continuation of the dialogue between our churches and the serious cooperation that should exist. among Christian brothers. I look forward to collaborating with you on projects and initiatives aimed at benefiting society and promoting the greater good.
As we gather here today, warmed by the happiness of today’s occasion and the approaching holidays, I pray that the impending celebration of the Lord’s birth in accordance with the flesh and the dawn of the new year will both auspiciously herald the beginning of your new ministry and continually shine up your way.
Congratulations, and as we say in Greek “Axios!” – may God always show you worthy of the high office he has entrusted to you.”