Serbian Monasteries in Kosovo among five most holy sites in the Mediterranean

Serbian Monasteries in Kosovo among five most holy sites in the Mediterranean

The Serbian monasteries in Kosovo were listed among  the five most important sacred places in the Mediterranean. The monasteries in Kosovo and Metohija are pronounced as the places of worship of the utmost importance along with Jerusalem, Mount Athos, Mecca and the Vatican.

The decision on importance of the Serbian monasteries in Kosovo was rendered at an EU meeting in Brussels attended by European Commission President José Manuel Barroso. Barroso underlined the need for special protection of the Serbian holy places in Kosovo, adding the monasteries should be a source of inter-cultural dialogue, rather than conflict.

News from Sumadia

Lazarevac - His Grace Bishop Jovan of Sumadia served the Holy Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts on Wednesday of the second week of Lent, on March 7, 2012 in the church of St. Great Martyr Demetrius in Lazarevac with the concelebration of local priesthood and monks of the Diocese of Sumadia.

Bishop Andrej on Cukarica

Bishop Andrej on Cukarica
Bishop Andrej on Cukarica
Bishop Andrej on Cukarica
Bishop Andrej on Cukarica

On Friday, March 9, 2012 His Grace Bishop Andrej of Remesiana, vicar of Serbian Patriarch Irinej served the Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts in the church of St. Great Martyr of George in Cukarica. His Grace was concelebrated by local priests.

Memorial service for Zoran Djindjic in Nis

Memorial service for Zoran Djindjic in Nis

On March 12, 2012, in the Cathedral church of Nis the memorial service for the suffered prime minister of Serbia Zoran Djindjic was served. The memorial service was served by His Grace Bishop Dr Jovan of Nis with the concelebration of local priests. The memorial service was attended by city officials, presidents of local municipalities and many believers.

Hierarchal Liturgy in Borovo

Hierarchal Liturgy in Borovo

On the first Saturday of Great Lent, when we celebrate the feast day of St. Theodor of Tyron (Theodor's Saturday), for years His Grace Bishop Lukijan of Osek, Polje and Baranja has served the Holy Hierarchal Liturgy in Borovo.

Source: Diocese of Osek-Polje