From Fr. Joshua (Lynn Haven, FL)

Your Grace Bishop Duncan:

Apparently there has been a bit of unpleasantness come your way recently. Please, Your Grace, dismiss it. This trivial vapor will dissipate soon as we hear said in the Book of Ecclesiastes: "If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they." (Ecclesiastes 5:8. KJV).

With great respect, I have been a distant "friend" of yours for some time even though my "friendship" with you has been unknown to you! I have had you in my prayers and thoughts and I now see these prayers coming to a good and holy result. May Christ be praised!

Be faithful as usual. Be loving as usual. Be consistent and pious as usual. God is with you as usual!

Trust that you will continue to be in my daily prayers,

In Christ Jesus,

Hieromonk JOSHUA +
Holy Cross Orthodox Christian Outreach
Lynn Haven, Florida