The Archdiocesan Council met on the 13 February 2013, under the chairmanship of His Eminence of the Locum tenens, Metropolitan Emmanuel. Among points discussed where: 1. Preparation for the EGA The Council looked at the state of readiness for the Diocesan Assmbly and set out some practical arrangements for the running of this Assembly which is to be held at the St Alexander Nevsky cathedral in Paris on the 29th and 30th of March (cf. communiqué n° 02-13).
You will find enclosed the February newsletter offering you to read a summary : The proceedings of the election, a article of Michel Stavrou’s about The role of the bishop in the local Church and more.
The Archdiocesan Council met on 24 January 2013 under the chairmanship of His Eminence the locum tenens, Metropolitan Emmanuel. Among questions discussed :
On the occasion of his visit to the Exarchate cathedral of Alexander Nevsky in Paris, his Eminence Metropolitan Emmanuel of France, locum tenens of the Archdiocesan throne, concluded his address to the faithful with the following words:
Blessed and Holy New Year 2013, might the Light of Christ who got born for us comfort our lives all through the year.
We hope you all got the opportunity to celebrate the Birth and the Baptism of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in the peace and joy of your parishes, communities and families.
