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Your Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America,

Though I find myself replete with joy and anticipation as I stand before God and before you in these moments prior to my ordination to the Holy Presbyterate, I am also overcome with fear and trembling as I ponder the immense responsibilities which are to be required of me in this new capacity.

Though I find myself replete with joy and anticipation as I stand before God and before you in these moments prior to my ordination to the Holy Presbyterate, I am also overcome with fear and trembling as I ponder the immense responsibilities which are to be required of me in this new capacity.