Holy Cross Orthodox Monastery

Εις πολλά έτη, Δέσποτα!

"Eis polla eti, Despota!" (in Greek) is the traditional way for Orthodox Christians to wish God to grant a hierarch "Many Years!" ("многая лѣта" in Church Slavonic; "La Mulți Ani" in Romanian).

Earlier today, our Diocese of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA) shared a post on its page to congratulate its ruling hierarch and wish him a happy birthday: "May your 78th year be blessed, Vladyka!"

"Many years, Master! The clergy, monastics, and faithful of the Bulgarian Diocese wish His Eminence Archbishop Alexander many more blessed years on the occasion of his birthday.

"Eis polla eti, Despota!"

We are very grateful to have His Eminence continue to shepherd our diocese, even after he relinquishes his responsibilities to the Diocese of the South on July 23, 2026.

May your 78th year be blessed Vladyka!