Artis Ignatios “I hope soon to finish the crucible of Elder Ephraim”
11 March 2012«It is about time after the progress of this case to prevail silence and prayer for an act of God. This path especially for us clerics and monks; must be a free and self-conscious conviction and choice. » Said the hierarch speaking to agioritikovima.gr
And continued « I express my support to my beloved saint Archimandrite of the Holy Great Monastery of Vatopedi elder Ephraim. I wish our most merciful God to grant him patience, hope and endurance and soon to terminate his crucible. »