Patriarch
Patriarch Porfirije received Austrian Chancellor Nehammer (Englsih, Greek)
17. March 2022 - 15:34
On 17 March 2022 His Holiness Serbian Patriarch kyr Porfirije received Mr. Karl Nehammer, Federal Chancellor of the Republic of Austria, at the Patriarchal Palace in Belgrade.
In a friendly and cordial conversation, His Holiness the Patriarch spoke with pleasure about the very good conditions in which the Serbian Orthodox Church functions in Austria and expressed gratitude to Chancellor Nehammer for that. Through the fact that hundreds of thousands of Orthodox Serbs live and work in Austria, the Patriarch emphasized the importance of preserving and improving the good relations between the Serbian and Austrian people, which will be given an important impetus by the meetings of Mr. Nehammer with the Serbian officials.
Serbian Patriarch kyr Porfirije had a conversation with Mr. Emanuele Giaufret, Head of the Delegation of the European Union (English, Greek, Russian)
15. March 2022 - 15:53On 15 March 2022 His Holiness Serbian Patriarch kyr Porfirije, together with members of the Holy Synod of Bishops: Their Graces Bishop of Srem kyr Vasilije and Bishop of Kruševac kyr David, as well as Bishop of Marča kyr Sava – head of the Cabinet of the Serbian Patriarch, received His Excellency Mr. Emanuele Giaufret, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Serbia, and his associates at the Patriarchal Palace in Belgrade.
A frank and honest conversation was about the current crisis, which shakes primarily the European continent and European nations, but also the entire world. The interlocutors agreed that churches, religious communities and their leaders can play a beneficial role today, for they are committed to peace, dialogue and tolerance, and have the opportunity to contribute to overcoming the great problems facing today's Europe.
Patriarch Porfirije: The role of the Church is imbued with the mission of "Prosvjeta"
7. March 2022 - 12:59
His Holiness Porfirije, the Serbian Patriarch, attended the annual assembly of the Serbian Cultural Society "Prosvjeta" in Zagreb, on 5 March 2022.
Speaking about the special significance of that institution for the identity of the Serbian people in Croatia and beyond, Patriarch Porfirije pointed out: - The Church not only supports "Prosvjeta," but its role is also imbued with the mission of the "Prosvjeta." Identity is essentially related to the inner strength and health of the individual and the community. When our identity is unstable, we are inconsistent in every field of our life and existence. Nurturing identity has two dimensions: self-awareness and the other is the ability to integrate us into a specific living space. May the blessing of God be on "Prosvjeta" and all dear people who strive for its action.
Patriarch Porfirije: We will send help to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and its Metropolitan Onuphry
27. February 2022 - 15:07
Porfirije: Патријарх Порфирије: We have decided to send material assistance to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and its Metropolitan Onuphry. Our humble contribution is an expression of love for our needy brothers and sisters in Ukraine.
His Holiness Porfirije, the Serbian Patriarch officiated the Holy Hierarchical Liturgy with the concelebration of Their Graces Bishops Nikodim of Dalmatia and Stefan of Remesiana, clergy from Saint Sava Cathedral church and presbyter Bogoljub Ostojic from Zagreb and Dejan Mandic from Koper.
Conversation between Serbian Patriarch of Serbia and the Papal Nuncio in Slovenia
24. February 2022 - 12:00
His Holiness Porfirije, the Serbian Patriarch, received Apostolic Nuncio in Slovenia and Apostolic Delegate to Kosovo and Metohija Jean-Marie Speich .
In a cordial and open conversation, Patriarch Porfirije and Archbishop Speich exchanged views on current events and temptations facing the two churches and agreed that the only way to find solutions to the various crises facing the modern world is a dialogue based on evangelical love. Bishop Justin of Hvosno, Vicar of the Serbian Patriarch attended the audience.
Patriarch Porfirije opened a solemn session of Matica Srpska
18. February 2022 - 12:47
Patriarch Porfirije: The Life of Matica Srpska Матице Српске is intertwined with the life of the Serbian Orthodox Church
On 16 February 2022 in Novi Sad, His Holiness Porfirije, the Serbian Patriarch opened a solemn session of the Matica Srpska, which marked the 196th anniversary of the founding of the oldest literary, cultural and scientific institution of the Serbian people. Previously, His Holiness Patriarch talked with His Grace Bishop Irinej of Bačka,at the Bishop's Palace in Novi Sad.
