Rome, 5 January 2000
His Eminence Cardinal Angelo Sodano Secretary of State Vatican City.

At the opening of this Jubilee Year, I seek your good offices to convey to the Holy Father the Order's concern for His intentions in the wake of its traditions achieved by its charisms of tuitio fidei et obsequium pauperum.

I want to testify to Your Eminence who works so closely with the Holy Father my deepest appreciation for the not easy task you are performing in the service of the church. For this task I wish you greater success thehope of which can be perceived precisely in this Jubilee Year.

CARLO MARULLO DI CONDOJANNI
GRAND CHANCELLOR