8. Though some of the patriarchates of the Eastern Churches are of earlier and some of later date, nonetheless all are equal in respect of patriarchal dignity, without however prejudice to the legitimately established precedence of honor.(10)
8. Mapatriarka wa Makanisa ya Mashariki, ijapo wengine wamesimikwa baada ya wenzao, wote wako sawa katika cheo cha upatriarka, ila uhifadhiwe kati yao utangulizi wa heshima uliowekwa kihalali[10]. Heshima ya pekee kwa Mapatriarka wa Mashariki