And You, Your Holiness, are one of the symbols of that unity. They pass their days on earth, but they are citizens of heaven." The Christians are distinguished and connected through the Eucharist as a symbol of the broken body of Christ. Every foreign land is to them as their native country, and every land of their birth as a land of strangers. As citizens, they share in all things with others, and yet endure all things as if foreigners. They dwell in their own countries, but simply as sojourners. The Epistle to Diognet speaks of the nature of the symbol: "For the Christians are distinguished from other men neither by country, nor language, nor the customs which they observe. The original meaning of the symbol is recognizing and connecting two parts of a single entirety which even though they were separated for a long time, they still fit together. Nevertheless, in Christianity, the symbol is not only a vivid depiction of essence, but a vessel that contains the very same essence it represents. And when words and symbols lose their meaning, people lose their freedom. Today, these words began to lose meaning. Freedom, equality, justice, human rights are symbols which inspired generations in their fight against slavery, poverty, injustice and destruction. For the modern person, the symbol is void of essence.
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Your apostolic visit to the Republic of Macedonia is full of symbolism. The excellent bilateral relations build upon the profound and centuries-old trust and respect of the Macedonian people for the Holy See. We are grateful for the continuous support toward our European integration and, in general, the progress of our country. Symbolically, this historic visit takes place on the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Macedonia and the Holy See. It is an honor and pleasure as President of the Republic of Macedonia, to wish the warmest welcome to His Holiness Pope Francis on behalf of the Macedonian citizens. Distinguished Eminences and Excellencies,
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