Serbian Orthodox Church

Metropolitan Hilarion meets with Montenegrin Prime Minister Igor Luksic

On the second day of the visit, Metropolitan Hilarion met with Prime Minister of Montenegro Mr. Igor Luksic, where he once again repeated the position of the Russian Orthodox Church that in Montenegro one canonical Serbian Orthodox Church exist, which on the territory of Montenegro include the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral and the Diocese of Budimlje-Niksic, as well as partly Diocese of Zahumlje-Herzegovina and Mileseva.

Prime Minister Luksic emphasized that in Montenegro a vast majority of people lived that declared themselves as believers, which was confirmed by the last census, particularly the interest for faith was present among young people. He added that all that obligated also the state that respect the canonical structure of the Church, as well as he also expected that the Orthodox Church respect the structure of the state.

Metropolitan Hilarion solemnly welcomed at Cetinje Monastery

Saint Sava Summer Camp in Jackson, California

One of the most spiritually nourishing events every year in the Western American Diocese is the Children’s Camp. Organized by the Diocesan Camp Committee and held during the three weeks in July and August (July 17 - August 6, 2011) at the Saint Sava Mission and Retreat Center, in Jackson, California, this Camp always attracts many children from throughout the Diocese. St Sava Summer Camp begins each year after the feast of Petrovdan and continues for three full weeks. The first week is restricted to younger campers of elementary and middle school. The second and third week are open to campers who range from those entering the first grade to the twelfth grade. St Sava is Camp is a gathering place for members of all generations. It is not uncommon to have grandparents in the kitchen, parents as lay directors and children, and even grandchildren of the same family as campers. The campground is a home away from home. Camp councelors are most often former campers who are 'giving back' their time and talent to help today's campers.

Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk visits Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral

The head of the Moscow Patriarchate’s department for external church relations, His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion (Alfeyev) of Volokolamsk, came today in an official visit to the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral and  the state of Montenegro. 

Serbian Patriarch Irinej meets with Prime Minister of Montenegro Igor Luksic

His Holiness Irinej, Serbian Patriarch received in an audience today at the Serbian Patriarchate Mr. Igor Luksic, Prime Minister of Montenegro. The reception was attended by the members of the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Serbian Orthodox Church Their Graces Bishops - Irinej of Backa, Joanikije of Budimlje-Niksic and elected Bishop Jovan of Lipljan.

Serbian Patriarch meets with Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk

His Holiness Irinej, Serbian Patriarch received today at the Serbian Patriarchate His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk, the head of the Moscow Patriarchate’s department for external church relations. The reception was attended by members of the Holy Synod of Bishops Their Graces Bishops - Irinej of Backa and Joanikije of Budimlje-Niksic, as well as Vuk Jeremic, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia with associates.