EU bishops pray for Cyprus

Cardinal Reinhard Marx

On Thursday, COMECE President, Cardinal Reinhard Marx sent the following message of support to his Cypriot counterpart Mgr Youssef Soueif, Archbishop of the Maronites of Cyprus:

“The grave economic crisis, which in recent weeks has been felt especially keenly in Cyprus, is a cause of deep concern within the wider European family. Nonetheless, at this time our thoughts turn particularly to Cyprus, to you and to your people, given the great suffering recent developments will have caused to the Cypriot population as a whole, especially those already most vulnerable in your society. Cyprus and its people will be very much in our prayers this Holy Week and Easter.

As president of COMECE, I wish to assure you of the keen concern of all your fellow bishops for you and your people at this particular juncture in your country's history.

I hope and pray that the solidarity shown by the countries of the European Union will enable the Cypriot nation to emerge from the current economic difficulties, that suffering may be alleviated and that your country may again become prosperous. We pray that all Cypriot citizens may benefit from a society characterized by harmony and justice for all.”

Source: COMECE