Memorial Service for King Peter II in St Sava Cathedral, NYC
6. Новембар 2020 - 10:00
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the passing of His Majesty King Peter II of Yugoslavia, a memorial service for the late King was officiated by His Grace Bishop Irinej of Eastern America in the presence of Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine, who lit candles in memory of the Crown Prince’s father, at the Serbian Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Sava in New York City.
His Majesty The King was very close to the Cathedral community and particularly fond of the grand and magnificent edifice during his time in the United States. The Royal Family frequently worshipped in the Cathedral, which is now being rebuilt following the tragic fire of Easter Sunday, 2006. His Royal Highness, The Crown Prince, is the Royal Patron of the rebuilding of the Cathedral.
Reflections on the Repose of Metropolitan Amfilohije
6. Новембар 2020 - 9:57
He was faithful to him who appointed him,
just as Moses also was faithful in God’s house.”
(Hebrews 3:2)
On this solemn day, Friday, October 30, 2020, at 8.20am, the Most Reverend Archbishop of Cetinje, Metropolitan of Montenegro and the Littoral, and Exarch of the Holy Throne of the Patriarchate of Pech, Kyr Amfilohije, having received Holy Communion, reposed in the Lord in the Clinical Hospital Center of Montenegro, on the eve of the feast of St. Peter of Cetinje.
Podgorica citizens welcomed their Metropolitan on knees
31. Октобар 2020 - 21:33
The earthly remains of Metropolitan Amfilohije were prayerfully met in the Cathedral of Christ's Resurrection in Podgorica, capital of Montenegro, as they had been previously sent from the Cetinje Monastery, where the Holy Liturgy had been celebrated for the repose of the soul of the Archbishop of blessed memory on 31 of October 2020.
The Divine Liturgy was officiated by Their Graces Bishops: Joanikije of Budimlye-Niksic and administrator of the Metropolitanate of Montenegro-Coastlands, Teodosije of Raska-Prizren, Dimitrije of Zaholm-Herzegovina, vicar Bishop Methodius of Diocletia and retired Bishop of Zaholm-Herzegovina Atanasije.
Although the procession with Metropolitan's coffin left Cetinje at 1 pm, it arrived to the Podgorica church of the Resurrection of Christ at around 2:30 pm because people had been waiting on their knees for their pastor and spiritual father all the way, once again connecting the Holy Throne of Cetinje metropolitans with the Podgorica shrine where the Metropolitan may find his eternal rest.
The coffin with the Metropolitan's earthly remains was carried through thousands of people, who crowded the church-yard, and brought to the Church of Christ's Resurrection, where the faithful may say farewell to their archpastor who had been on the throne of St. Peter of Cetinje for 30 years.
The Bishop of Budimlye-Niksic and administrator of the Metropolitanate of Montenegro-Coastlands Joanikije said today that the arrival of the President of the Republic of Serbia, Mr. Aleksandar Vucic to attend the funeral of Metropolitan Amfilohije was a good impulse to start fostering closer relations between Serbia and Montenegro. The Bishop also announced arrival of Mr. Milorad Dodik, Serbian member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
"Aware of the overall health situation, but also of the great respect that the newly appointed Metropolitan enjoyed, we once again call upon all the participants in the funeral rites to observe all prescribed health measures, wear masks and keep distance among themselves," was announced by the Metropolitanate of Montenegro-Littoral.
Memorial prayer rite for Metropolitan Amfilohije in the Cetinje Monastery
30. Октобар 2020 - 16:31After his earthly remains had been transferred from the Clinical Centre of Montenegro to the Cetinje Monastery, a memorial service was held for the repose of soul of Metropolitan Amfilohije of Montenegro and the Littoral. Bishop Joanikije of Budimlje-Niksic with clergy performed the prayer rite.
Metropolitan Amfilohije of Montenegro and the Littoral reposed in the Lord
30. Октобар 2020 - 10:25
Archbishop of Cetinje, Metropolitan of Montenegro and Exarch of the Holy Throne of Pec, Amfilohije, after having received the Holy Sacrament of Communion, reposed in the Lord in the Clinical Hospital Center of Montenegro, on Friday, October 30, 2020, at 8.20 am, on the eve of the feast of St. Peter of Cetinje.
The public will be soon informed about all other details regarding the funeral of the Most Reverend Metropolitan. Eternal memory and the Kingdom of Heaven!
