Theodosius of Skopje

“ Wishing to put a dagger to my throat and exert pressure on me and compel me to recognize the Patriarchate unconditionally, it engaged the Greek associations and, as you already know, a huge number of Greek newspapers published the news that I admitted to being a schismatic and repented, imploring the Patriarch to accept me again into the bosom of the Holy Orthodox Church, and that I would pass with the whole of my flock from Macedonia under his jurisdiction. In fact this false news was intended to upset the Exarchate and the Exarch ”

“ I have set off to restore the Archbishopric of Ohrid and there is no way back. I am not sure I shall be able to succeed, because much has been done by our "friends" for us to come to the present predicament. But it is time to start sowing. Some seed is going to fall upon stone, some will be pecked by hens, but some will find fertile soil and grow. Every beginning is difficult and every great cause requires sacrifices. If God commands, let me be the first victim, but let it be beneficial for my people. ”

“ Mysterious is Gods providence and even more mysterious are His ways. Jesus Christ preached love amongst the people and went to the Cross for it, while we, the people, in the name of that Christ's love and with His most sacred symbol - the Cross, spread extreme hatred among the people and oppress them both spiritually and nationally, persuading them that we are doing them good. ”

“ You know that the Turks would never agree with us to establish a new Church. Yet, on the other hand, they do not like the Bulgarian either. I had the opportunity here to talk to the Vali extensively and he promised to help me with the Porte, if we placed our new Church under the patronage of another recognized Church in the Empire. Of course, my dear brother, he asks to be paid for his favour, but I cannot rely upon the local wealthy men, and what can I do alone, being so poor? ”