Sunday of Orthodoxy celebrated in Timisoara, Romania

Bishop Jovan of Slavonia and Bishop Lukijan of Buda officiated the Divine Liturgy in Timisoara on the Sunday of Orthodoxy. - An exhibition of old icons and works of the nuns of the Monastery Jasenovac in the Episcopal palace in Timisoara.

On the Sunday of Orthodoxy, 8^th March 2020, Their Graces Bishop Jovan of Slavonia and Bishop Lukijan of Buda officiated the Divine hierarchal Liturgy at the Cathedral of Timisoara concelebrating with priest Jovica Gacic, Diocese of Slavonija, and the clergy of the dioceses of Timisoara and Buda. The liturgical beauty was enhanced by the church choir at St. George Church from Budapest and the church choir at the Cathedral of Timisoara.

Serbian Patriarch in Paterson, New Jersey

His Holiness Irinej, Serbian Patriarch visited the Serbian Orthodox church of Saint John the Baptist in Paterson, New Jersey on 4 March 2020.

His Holiness Irinej, Serbian Patriarch and His Grace Bishop Jovan of Sumadia was welcomed by His Grace Bishop Irinej of East America with the dean of the church, archpriest Djokan Majstorovic and many people

Meeting with Archbishop Elpidophoros

His Holiness Irinej, Serbian Patriarch visited His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on 4 March 2020.

Patriarch Irinej thanked Archbishop for the blessing that the Serbian community gathers at the Greek Church in New York while the Saint Sava Cathedral is being rebuilt. The meeting, which also discussed the current state of affairs in the Orthodox world, was attended by His Grace Bishop Jovan of Sumadia, a member of the Holy Synod of Bishops; His Grace Bishop Irinej of East America and protodeacon Damjan Bozic, Ph.D.

Serbian Patriarch visits Rabbi Arthur Schneier in New York

His Holiness Irinej, the Serbian Patriarch, visited the Appeal of Conscience Foundation in New York City on 4 March 2020.

His Holiness Irinej, Serbian Patriarch and the delegation of the Serbian Orthodox Church were welcomed by Rabbi Arthur Schneier, Director and the founder of the Foundation, who held a welcome speech. Rabbi Schneier expressed joy at the visit, which deepens co-operation with Serbia and the Serbian Orthodox Church.

Serbian Patriarch Irinej arrived to New York

After the visit to Washington, His Holiness Irinej arrived to New York, on 3 March 2020.

Out of great concern for the restoration of St. Sava Cathedral in New York and sharing pain with believers, the Serbian Patriarch Irinej headed to the construction site early in the morning. His feelings were mixed. It is a joy to see the progress on reconstruction, but also the sorrow over the ordeal that has befallen the Serbian Saint Sava Community and the parish in New York.

Patriarch of Serbia Irinej at the State Department

Senator Samuel Brownback, Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, with his associates, received His Holiness Irinej, Serbian Patriarch, at the State Department on 3 March 2020. The meeting of the two delegations began at 3pm local time.

Since Mr. Brownback was received last year by His Holiness Patriarch at the Serbian Patriarchate in Belgrade, the meeting began with the memory of the talks that took place at the time. His Holiness, the Patriarch, outlined the views of the Serbian Orthodox Church on various topics related to the Serbian people and the Serbian Orthodox Church. He asked for a little more attention to be given to the Serbian matter. The interlocutors agreed that communication is the most important, but also that it depends on leaders from the top.

At 4 pm local time at the State Department in Washington, His Holiness Patriarch Irinej had discussions with Mr. Philip Ricker, Acting Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, as well as with his Deputy Matthew Palmer.

The meeting was held with the attendance and the participation of His Grace Bishop Jovan of Sumadia, member of the Holy Synod of Bishops; His Grace Bishop Irinej of  East America; protonamesnik Vasilije Vranic,PhD;  dean of the Cathedral Church of Saint Luke in Washington; as well as proto-deacon Damjan Bozic, PhD.