Serbian Patriarch Porfirije received a Syrian diplomat

His Holiness Porfirije, Serbian Patriarch, received Dr. Ammar Awad,  Head of Mission and Plenipotentiary Minister at the Embassy of the Syrian Arab Republic in Belgrade, at the Patriarchal Palace in Belgrade, on 9 November 2021.

Patriarch Porfirije praised the traditionally friendly relations between the Serbian and Syrian people, which is especially reflected in the fraternal cooperation between the Serbian Orthodox Church and the Patriarchate of Antioch, which was crowned by mutual historical visits of Patriarch John of Antioch and All the East and Serbian Patriarch Irinej.

President of the Parliament of Cyprus meets with the Serbian Patriarch

His Holiness Porfirije, the Serbian Patriarch,  received the President of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus, Mrs. Annita Demetriou, at the Patriarchal Palace in Belgrade, on October 31, 2021.

In a cordial and friendly conversation with the Speaker of the Cypriot Parliament, the Primate of the Serbian Orthodox Church emphasized the great importance of further promoting mutual respect and love between the two fraternal Orthodox nations and the two countries.

Founder's Patron Saint-day of the Patriarchate of Pec

On the occasion of the celebration of the founder's Patron Saint-day, His Grace Bishop Jerotej of Toplica, Vicar of the Serbian Patriarch, visited the Pec Patriarchate Monastery (photo gallery).

On November 10, 2021, on the feast day of Saint Arsenije of Srem, Their Graces Bishops Teodosije of Raska and Prizren, Kiril of Buenos Aires and South America, and Jerotej of Toplica officiated the Holy Hierarchical Liturgy.

Episcopal Visit to Seattle, Washington

Episcopal Visit to Seattle, Washington
Episcopal Visit to Seattle, Washington
Episcopal Visit to Seattle, Washington
Episcopal Visit to Seattle, Washington

On October 16-17, 2021, on the 17th Sunday after Pentecost, when our Church celebrates St. Stefan and Jelena (Stiljanovic), His Grace Bishop Maxim visited both Parishes in Seattle: The Holy Protection of the Theotokos in South Park and St. Sava Parish in Issaquah.

Meeting of Bishop Justin and Director Roganovic

With the blessing of His Holiness Porfirije, the Serbian Patriarch,  His Grace Bishop Justin of Hvosno, Vicar of the Serbian Patriarch, and coordinator of charitable and missionary activities of the Archbishopric of Belgrade and Karlovci, visited the Director of the Office for Cooperation with Churches and Religious Communities of the Republic of Serbia, Vladimir Roganovic, PhD.

In a cordial working meeting, Bishop Justin thanked Mr. Roganovic for the help and support the Office provided so far to the Religious Charitable Guardianship. New possibilities for cooperation were considered and proposed.