Abbot Metodije of Hilandar at New Gracanica

On February 17th, 2013, the Liturgy at the New Gracanica Monastery was served by the Abbot of the Hilandar Monastery, Metodije, along with other clergy. Abbot Metodije leads the delegation of the Hilandar Monastery which is visiting New Gracanica.

Two years ago, New Gracanica Monastery became the home of a replica icon of the Three-handed Icon of the Mother of God. At that time, a delegation from the Hilandar Monastery brought the icon, thus establishing a relationship between our two monasteries.

Bishop Maxim Visits Colorado

Bishop Maxim Visits Colorado
Bishop Maxim Visits Colorado
Bishop Maxim Visits Colorado
Bishop Maxim Visits Colorado

Sunday, February 3, 2013 Lakewood, CO—As the sun was settling over the snow-covered peaks of the Rocky Mountains, local priests and a small crowd of faithful Christians awaited the arrival of His Grace Bishop Maxim at Denver International Airport for his pastoral visit to the church community in Lakewood, Colorado.

Audience for cadets at the Serbian Patriarchate on the occasion of the feast of Saint Simeon the Myrrh-Gusher

On the basis of the Annual program of the cooperation of the Committee for religious education of the Archdiocese of Belgrade-Karlovci and the Military Academy, also this year a traditional audience was organized for officers and cadets of the Military Academy on the occasion of the feast of Saint Simeon the Myrrh-Gusher.

Audiences at Serbian Patriarchate on 27 and 28 February 2013

Audiences at Serbian Patriarchate  on 27 and 28 February 2013
Audiences at Serbian Patriarchate  on 27 and 28 February 2013
Audiences at Serbian Patriarchate  on 27 and 28 February 2013
Audiences at Serbian Patriarchate  on 27 and 28 February 2013

There were several audiences on 27 and 28 February 2013 at the Serbian Patriarchate.

His Holiness Irinej, Serbian Patriarch, received on February 27th the delegation of the Association of descendants of the soldiers in the liberation wars 1912-1920.

Following day, on February 28th His Holiness met with Head of the EU Delegation to Serbia Vincent Degert. Their Graces Bishops Teodosije of Raska-Prizren and Andrej of Remesiana attended the meeting.

National Library marked its day

The National Library of Serbia marked the 181th anniversary of its existence with various manifestations. During the central ceremony a traditional award of the Library was presented for the best among the most read books. This year’s laureate is Slobodan Tisma for his novel Bernardi’s room (Bernardijeva soba). Yesterday’s celebration of the Day of the National Library attended: His Holiness Irinej, Serbian Patriarch; Mr. Tomislav Nikolic, President of the Republic of Serbia; Mr. Ivica Dacic, Prime Minister of the Government; Mr. Bratislav Petkovic, Minister of Culture and Information; His Grace Bishop Andrej of Remesiana; Roman Catholic Archbishop of Belgrade Stanislav Hocevar…