Message from Bartholomeos I, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople

It is therefore with these reflections and sentiments that we congratulate the beloved brothers of the Holy Community of Bose for offering this occasion to examine in depth the marvellous event of the Transfiguration, we bestow upon them our paternal good wishes and our patriarchal blessings and furthermore, firmly believing that the ongoing organization by the said Community of conferences like the present one fruitfully contributes to the realization of the unity of all Christians, we express justified praise and pray that the munificent Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, who on Mount Thabor illuminated us with the inaccessible light of the tri-solar Godhead, be with all dearest participants of this conference. Amen.

Constantinople, 6 August 2007

Bartholomeos I, fervent supplicant to God