Serbian Patriarch received Ambassador of Israel
13. April 2021 - 15:36
His Holiness Porfirije, Serbian Patriarch received His Excellency Jahel Villan, Ambassador of the State of Israel to the Republic of Serbia,at the Serbian Patriarchate in Belgrade, on April 12, 2021.
Serbian Patriarch Porfirije in a cordial conversation with Ambassador Villan, referred to the fraternal ties between Serbs and Jews, who treat each other with a lot of respect and understanding, emphasizing that the Serbian Orthodox Church nurtures extremely good relations with Jewish communities in the region.
Serbian Patriarch receives Serbian Ambassador to Bulgaria
13. April 2021 - 9:01
His Holiness Porfirije, Serbian Patriarch received His Excellency Dr. Zeljko Jovic, Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to the Republic of Bulgaria in the Serbian Patriarchate on 12 April 2021.
During the meeting with Ambassador Jovic, Serbian Patriarch Porfirije pointed out that he was glad that the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, led by Patriarch Neophyte, was cultivating good relations with the diplomatic representative of the Republic of Serbia in the Republic of Bulgaria.
Prayer Farewell to Archimandrite Jovan Radosavljevic
12. April 2021 - 15:07
Patriarch Porfirije: Father Jovan is the heir of St. Nicholas's, St. Justin's and St. Sava's Orthodox spirit and tradition
His Holiness Porfirije, Serbian Patriarch, several hierarchs of the Serbian Orthodox Church, clergy, monastics and numerous believers said goodbye to the prominent clergyman of the Serbian Orthodox Church, Archimandrite Jovan Radosavljevic, with a magnificent prayer ceremony in the Lelic Monastery(photo gallery and videos).
Prayer of Patriarch Porfirije for Bishop Milutin
12. April 2021 - 8:52
Patriarch Porfirije served the memorial service to Bishop Milutin, the first hierarch of the restored Diocese of Valjevo, considering it has been a year since his earthly demise.
Everyone who is a part of the spiritual life of Valjevo remembers with joy the Saint Sava Academy, where in the summer of the Lord 2014, a sermon was delivered in honor of Saint Sava by Bishop Porfirije, then Bishop of Jegar and vicar of Bishop Irinej of Backa. Shortly afterwards, Bishop Porfirije was elected Metropolitan of Zagreb and Ljubljana. With the blessing of Bishop Milutin of Valjevo of blessed repose, he comes to Valjevo again and at the academy, as part of the 35th anniversary of the presentation of the Venerable Father Justin, speaks about the newly canonized saint of the Serbian Church, whose works are an inspiration to generations of church pastors throughout the Orthodox universe.
Patriarch receives Director of the Office for Kosovo and Metohija
9. April 2021 - 8:51
His Holiness Porfirije, Serbian Patriarch received Dr. Petar Petkovic, Director of the Office for Kosovo and Metohija of the Government of the Republic of Serbia, at the Serbian Patriarchate in Belgrade on April 8, 2021.
The Primate of the Serbian Orthodox Church listened carefully to the analysis of the situation and issues of key importance for the stay and survival of the Serbian people in the southern Serbian province. Patriarch Porfirije expressed satisfaction with the cooperation of the Serbian Orthodox Church with the Office for Kosovo and Metohija, especially in relation to the support of churches and monasteries that are important for all who live there, because in them priests, monks and nuns pray daily for peace and well-being. people. His Holiness especially emphasized the necessity of keeping peace and that our state should insist on maintaining a dialogue on the principles of law and justice.
Archimandrite Jovan Radosavljevic reposed in the Lord
9. April 2021 - 8:05
At his request, Archimandrite Jovan Radosavljevic will be buried in the Lelic Monastery. The Holy Liturgy will be served on 10 April 2021 at 9AM, while the memorial service for the dead will be served at 12PM.
Archimandrite Jovan (Radosavljevic) was born on May 19, 1927 in the village of Lelic near Valjevo, to pious parents Radomir and Darinka. At his baptism, he got the name Milisav. There were seven children in the family: Katarina, Nikola, Stevan, Vucko, Milovan, Kristivoje and Milisav, of whom Nikola and Kristivoje died in early childhood. The family lived modestly, but piously and prayerfully. All members of the family attended the home prayers, standing in front of the house icons and praying, in whispers, in their own words. "That our house prayer in prayerful silence and conversation with God remained in my memory with a feeling of a special grace of peace," Archimandrite Jovan remembers.
