Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens sent a congratulatory letter to the newly elected Archbishop of Crete.
In his letter to the new Archbishop, the Archbishop of Athens said “let us express, in spiritual joy, our heartfelt congratulations, wishes, and greetings for your election. May the Lord designate you as a glorious guide for our sister Church of Crete, through the glory of God and the grace of the Orthodox Church, and offer you a long, fruitful, and blessed Archierarchy.