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Published
by the
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America,
February 25, 2005
Official Announcement of Election of
Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco |
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February 25, 2005
New York - His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios
presided today at the Mega Minima Ceremony
(Announcement of Election) of His Eminence
Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco in St.
Paul’s Chapel of the Archdiocese. The ceremony was
attended by several hierarchs, the Consul General
of Greece Katerina Boura, Vice Chairman of the
Archdiocesan Council Michael Jaharis, President of
the Presbyters Council Rev. Fr. James Moulketis,
the brother and sister-in law of Metropolitan
Gerasimos Mr. & Mrs. Peter Michaleas,
representatives from the senior class of Holy
Cross School of Theology, and family and friends
including members of the Archdiocesan staff.
The Mega Minima was read, followed by the reading
and signing of the acknowledgement of acceptance
by Metropolitan Gerasimos while Archbishop
Demetrios signed the Mega Minima.
Archbishop Demetrios then offered warm remarks
applauding the many years of service and
dedication to the church by Metropolitan Gerasimos.
He praised the Metropolis of San Francisco and its
strong and dynamic clergy and laity. He continued
by wishing Metropolitan Gerasimos many years of
both a qualitative and quantitative growth of his
ministry. Archbishop Demetrios closed his remarks
by conveying the blessings and prayers of the
Ecumenical Patriarchate and the Eparchial Synod
coupled with the full and continuous support by
all in his new ministry.
Metropolitan Gerasimos responded warmly thanking
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew,
the Holy Eparchial Synod and His Eminence
Archbishop Demetrios for their support and
confidence. He also conveyed his appreciation to
the senior class of Holy Cross urging them to
remember the most sacred and meaningful
commandment of the Lord “Love one another”.
Finally, he acknowledged the successful ministry
of his predecessor, the late Metropolitan Anthony,
and asked God to grant him the same strength,
vision and love to continue this ministry and to
build upon it.
Following the Mega Minima Archbishop Demetrios
announced that the Enthronement of the new
Metropolitan will take place on Saturday, April 2,
2005 in San Francisco. Enthronement details will
be forthcoming.
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