In a letter issued on Friday, March 5, 2021, Metropolitan Arsenios of Austria asked for the help and contribution of the faithful of the Metropolis of Austria to continue its diverse work during these difficult times of the pandemic.
Among other things, Metropolitan Arsenios stressed that despite the difficulties and challenges, the Metropolis of Austria successfully managed to increase the number of Divine Liturgies to be attended by as many faithful as possible and highlighted the availability of all the clergy of the Diocese to offer their pastoral services and support in these difficult circumstances.
Find below the letter of Metropolitan Arsenios of Austria:
My dear children,
One and a half years ago, our daily life in Austria and globally was affected and changed by a multifaceted crisis, the coronavirus pandemic. With unshakable trust in Divine Grace, Love, and Mercy of the Triune God, from the beginning of the crisis until today, the Holy Metropolis of Austria, to the best of its ability, tries to meet the pastoral and very often material needs of the people. “Filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God” (Phil. 1,11), we consider this to be our mission. In the same context, we have multiplied since last year, mainly in Vienna, the performance of Divine Liturgies, so that as many believers as possible participate. The clergy of the Metropolis of Austria are always available in person, by telephone, or by e-mail to offer their pastoral services and support during these difficult times.
With God’s help, we were able to deal with urgent matters, supported by many people with goodwill and a big heart. Indicatively, we mention the acquisition of technological equipment for live transmission of the Sacred Services. Greek schools were established and operate in the parishes of Graz and Salzburg with the organizational care of the Holy Metropolis of Austria. Throughout the Metropolis of Austria, many pastoral, social, and charitable activities are underway.
To continue these efforts, especially under the current demanding conditions, the Church asks its children to show love for their neighbor by strengthening it financially.
We remind you of the possibility of signing a permanent bank order so that with your monthly subscription the hopes for offering works of love and benevolence increase for the Metropolis. So please fill in the relevant form, adjusting the amount of your contribution according to your abilities. Every offer of a few more euros and every increase of your already paid contribution is valuable.
Permanent monthly deposit order or lump sum donations are deposited in the following account:
Metropolis von Austria
IBAN: AT67 3200 0000 0660 4771
Verwendungszweck: Unterstützung MetropolisAt the same time, our efforts for the recognition by the Austrian financial services of donations and subscriptions as amounts that bring tax relief continue.
Rest assured that the alms that you trust in the Church of Christ are utilized to the fullest and you acquire a “treasure in Heaven”.
With the love of Christ and paternal blessings
+ Metropolitan Arsenios of Austria
