Serbian Patriarch meets with President of Greece

His Holiness Irinej, Serbian Patriarch received today at the Serbian Patriarchate in Belgrade, Mr. Karolos Papoulias, the president of the Republic of Greece.

Novak Djokovic awarded with the highest distinction of the Serbian Church

His Holiness Irinej, Serbian Patriarch awarded today on April 28, 2011 in the Serbian Patriarchate in Belgrade the order of St. Sava of the First Degree to Mr. Novak Djokovic, the prominent sportsman from Belgrade.

On proposal of His Grace Bishop Teodosije of Raska-Prizren, the glorified Serbian tennis player was awarded with the highest distinction of the Serbian Orthodox Church for his active love towards Mother Church, particularly showed fervent and persistent helping the Serbian people and the sanctuaries of our Holy Church, especially in Kosovo and Metohija. This young Serb, the most outstanding athlete and ambassador of Serbia in the world, succeed with his own strength, charm and sincerity to properly witness the holy evangelical message of peace and love among people and solidarity with the victims, not only in the Serbian lands, but throughout the world.

The solemn reception, besides the members of the Djokovic family, was attended by Their Graces Bishops, the members of the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Serbian Orthodox Church: Metropolitan Amfilohije of Montenegro and the Littoral and Bishops Irinej of Backa and Fotije of Dalmatia. The handing of the order was attended by Their Graces Bishops Lavrentije of Sabac, Teodosije of Raska-Prizren, Atanasije of Hvosno, Porfirije of Jegar, as well as Mladjan Djordjevic, the Adviser to the President of the Republic of Serbia.  

Patriarch Irinej meets with President Dodik

His Holiness Irinej, Serbian Patriarch received today at the Serbian Patriarchate Mr. Milorad Dodik, the President of the Republik of Srpska.

Scientific meeting in Felix Romuliana: Towards the 1700th anniversary of the Edict of Milan

At the ancient Roman site of Felix Romuliana near Zajecar (IV century), which is located on the UNESCO list of the world cultural heritage, from April 29 - May 1 2011, a scientific meeting will take place entitled "Christian heritage of Romuliana - Towards the 1700th anniversary of the Edict of Milan ".

Easter Monday in Marko's Church

President Tadic and Prime Minister Cvetkovic extend Easter greetings

President of the Republic of Serbia Mr. Boris Tadic and the President of the Government of Serbia Mr. Mirko Cvetkovic extended Easter greetings to the head of the Serbian Orthodox Church, His Holiness Irinej, Serbian Patriarch, the priesthood and all the  Orthodox believers in Serbia and abroad.  

"I wish that we spend feast days in spiritual and universal peace, understanding and tolerance among the believers, friends and neighbors. If we respect tradition and Christian values we will preserve our identity, and only celebrating life through work and faith in ourselves we will create an even better society", Boris Tadic said in his greeting.