Serbian Orthodox Church
Enthronement of Patriarch Porfirije on a Christian feast of the Mother of God PHOTO
During the ceremony where he is to be enthroned, Patriarch Porfirije serves a liturgy with several bishops.
Just to reiterate, the Pristina authorities previously forbade the director of the Government Office for Kosovo and Metohija, Petar Petkovic, to attend the enthronement.
Another March Against EuroPride in Belgrade
A third mass march in support of "traditional values" and the family took place last night in Belgrade.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced that the European Pride, planned for September 12-18, will be cancelled. The reason was the crisis in Kosovo and Metohija and the risk of unrest. EuroPride organizers said the event would go ahead, but without the parade.
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Thousands March in Belgrade to Protest Against Euro Pride
Beginning of protest against Euro Pride in Belgrade. Screenshot: N1
According to local media reports, there were between 5,000 and 10,000 people present at the protest. The demonstrators began walking from in front of the Serbian Orthodox Church Patriarchate offices and, after passing through city centre streets, ended up in front of Saint Marko Church.
Montenegro Govt Faces No-confidence Vote Over Church Deal
The signing of the fundamental agreement between Montenegro's government and the Serbian Orthodox Church. Photo: Government of Montenegro
Abazovic signed the agreement with Church Patriarch Porfirije on Wednesday in Podgorica, stressing that all religious communities should have equal rights.
Fundamental Agreement signed VIDEO
According to earlier media reports, Serbian Patriarch Porfirije arrived in Podgorica on this occasion.
The fundamental agreement was signed by the Prime Minister of Montenegro, Dritan Abazovi, and the Serbian Patriarch Porfirije.
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Montenegrin Orthodox Church Asks Govt for Equality with Serbian Church
Montenegrin Orthodox Church liturgy in Podgorica. Photo: Montenegrin Orthodox Church
After Montenegrin Prime Minister Dritan Abazovic on Tuesday called for negotiations about the agreement with the Montenegrin Orthodox Church, Metropolitan Mihailo said that it must be treated the same as the Serbian Orthodox Church, the largest Orthodox community in the country.
Montenegro PM Accuses Partners of Blocking Serbian Church Agreement
Montenegrin government session in Podgorica. Photo: Government of Montenegro
During the government session on Friday, Social Democratic Party ministers complained that they had not been kept informed about the Ministry of Justice's negotiations with the Serbian Church, the largest faith group by far in the country.
Serbian Patriarch Brings “Good News” to Newly-Recognised Macedonian Church
"Mostly thanks to your prayers brothers and sister, and thanks to the prayers of all the saints, we established unity," Porfirije said in an address during the liturgy with Archbishop Stefan, the head of the Macedonian Orthodox Church, MPC.
Macedonian and Serbian churches held a joint liturgy in the St. Clement of Ohrid temple in Skopje. Photo: SPC
Montenegro’s Anti-Terror Chief Denies Ties to Crime Groups
Head of Montenegrin Police Anti-terrorist Unit Petar Knezevic (right) with former Prime Minister Zdravko Krivokapic (left) in Podgorica. Photo: Government of Montenegro
Tonight Saint Sava Academy "Treasure of Saint Sava"
The Prime Minister of Serbia Ana Brnabi, the President of the Assembly Ivica Daci and the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Science and Technological Development Branko Rui will address the academy.
The feast of Saint Sava was established as the school's feast day in 1840, and it is also celebrated by the Serbian Orthodox Church and the faithful.