Kitano, whose latest film, Achilles and the Tortoise, has Greek connections (the title comes from Zeno's paradox), said that it was a real pleasure to be so honoured especially by Greece, the home of great playwrights and philosophers, and "the cradle of western civilisation".
Saint Eustace, Latin Eustachius, (died 2nd century, Western feast day September 2, Eastern feast day November 2), one of the most famous early Christian martyrs venerated in the Eastern and Western churches, one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers (a group of saints conjointly honoured, especially in medieval Germany), and a patron of hunters.
The Biblical-based traditions and Church customs regarding the Ecclesiastical New Year continue to be honoured, especially by the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.
Requests for industry exclusivity can be honoured, especially at the global level.
An especially ugly man was honoured by the community with a feast of figs, barley soup, and cheese.
In life he was as meek and modest as many of the characters he played, but he did not disdain his belated attention, especially when he was honoured in his native Calabria or at a ceremony in Rome by the minister of culture.
Branagh told the BBC he felt especially pleased to be honoured in the Queen's Jubilee year.
Another problem is that, as a fairly new degree, the Eng.D. may not be recognized and honoured everywhere, especially outside the United Kingdom.
We are especially please to be honoured by this nomination as UNICEF celebrates its 60th anniversary," he added.
