Canon 76

1. By means of a synodal letter, the synod of bishops of the

patriarchal Church notifies the Roman Pontiff as soon as possible

about the canonical conduct of the election and enthronement and

that the new patriarch made a profession of faith and the promise

to exercise his office with fidelity in the presence of the synod

according to the approved formulas. Synodal letters that an

election took place are also to be sent to the patriarchs of the

other Eastern Churches. 2. The new patriarch must as soon as

possible request ecclesiastical communion from the Roman Pontiff

by means of a letter signed in his own hand.