Bishop Basil Losten greets new archbishop of New York (07/02/00)

Bishop Basil Losten greets new archbishop of New York

Archbishop Edward M. Egan formally took possession of St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City on June 18. His installation mass was held June 19. Below is the text of a greeting sent on May 19 by Bishop Basil H. Losten of the Ukrainian Catholic Church.

Most Rev. Edward M. Egan JCD DD
Archdiocese of New York

Your Grace:

On behalf of the Clergy, monastics and devout faithful of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Stamford, please allow me to extend to Your Grace our felicitations on the occasion of Your Excellency being named the eighth Archbishop of the Archdiocese of New York.

You have our congratulations, our sincere wishes and our prayers for good health and many more fruitful years in the Vineyard of Christ. May the Holy Mother of God hold Your Grace tenderly in her heart, and give you strength and fortitude to serve Him and your fellow men in the noblest vocation of all. May your devoted service to the Church continue in good health and true joy!

Ad Multos Annos!
With personal best wishes, I am

Fraternally yours in Christ,
Most Rev. Basil H. Losten
Bishop of Stamford

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