The head of the Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC), Patriarch Irinej, sent a his message ahead of this year’s Christmas. In it, he said that Christmas was a holiday of peace and love, forgiveness and reconciliation, unity and concord.
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Patriarch: Foreign officials knew about crimes
January 5th, 2011 |
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Serbian Orthodox Patriarch Irinej today accused the international community of knowing that trade in human organs was taking part in Kosovo. Irinej said in his message, ahead of Orthodox Christmas, that the crime that saw body parts of missing Kosovo Serbs sold for money was taking place with the knowledge of representatives of the international community.
Patriarch wishes peace and harmony
January 1st, 2011 |
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Serbian Orthodox Church Patriarch Irinej wished the Serbian citizens peace, unity and love and fewer worries in the New Year.
“I wish what we all need, which is peace, harmony and unity of our homeland, with a hope that it will reach a safe port,†Irinej said in his New Year message.
Patriarch: Important to begin talks between churches
December 26th, 2010 |
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It would be good to launch talks between churches in 2013, Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC) Patriarch Irinej stated on Saturday.
“It is good for church representatives to gather and launch a humane and friendly dialogue, while other issues between churches can be left for a later time,†Irinej said during signing of a contract on the construction of a complex commemorating the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great (306-337) in Niš.
Patriarch meets with Russian envoy
November 24th, 2010 |
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Serbian Patriarch Irinej conferred in Belgrade Patriarchate on Tuesday with Russian Ambassador to Serbia Aleksandr Konuzin. The reason for the meeting is reported to have been the visit of the recently defrocked bishop Artemije to the Russian embassy in Belgrade.
Anniversary of Patriarch Pavle’s death
November 15th, 2010 |
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One year since the death of SPC Patriarch His Holiness Pavle of Serbia will be marked on Monday.
The Serbian patriarch will be remembered in Serbia’s history for his good deeds, modesty and a life devoted to the Gospel.
Sebian Patriarch calls for peace
October 10th, 2010 |
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Head of the Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC) Patriarch Irinej called on all people to refrain from violence so that the peace may reign again the Belgrade streets. Bishop Atanasije, vicar of Patriarch Irinej, conveyed the message.
K. Albanian media on patriarch’s enthronement
October 4th, 2010 |
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The Albanian language media in PriÅ¡tina today write about Sunday’s Kosovo enthronement of Serbian Orthodox Patriarch Irinej. They say that the Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC) “has not renounced its nationalistic position toward Kosovo”.
Serbian patriarch enthroned in Kosovo
October 3rd, 2010 |
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The Serbian Orthodox Christian Patriarch Irinej has been enthroned as the head of the Serbian Church in a ceremony in Kosovo.
Patriarch Irinej and bishops were serving the Holy Liturgy at the beginning of the ceremony. President Boris Tadić represents the state of Serbia.
Preparations for patriarch’s enthronement
September 28th, 2010 |
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It is still unclear which Belgrade officials will attend the enthronement of the Serbian Orthodox patriarch at the seat of the Serbian Church in Kosovo. The ceremony is planned for October 3 at the SPC Patriarchate of Peć, and is expected to gather 10,000 worshipers, according to media report.
PM on patriarch’s Kosovo enthronement
September 22nd, 2010 |
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PM Mirko Cvetković says the act of enthronement of Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC) Patriarch Irinej is of deepest spiritual and religious significance for Serbs. Speaking in Vranje, southern Serbia, on Wednesday, Cvetkocić expressed hope the event will not be politicized.
“KFOR to secure patriarch’s inauguration”
September 21st, 2010 |
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Minister for Kosovo Goran Bogdanović says the inauguration ceremony of the Serbian Patriarch Irinej will be entrusted to KFOR.
The ceremony will take place on October 3 at the Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC) Patriarchate of Peć.
Patriarch Irinej to visit Austria
September 10th, 2010 |
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Serbian Patriarch and Orthodox Church leader Irinej begins a five-day visit to Austria on Friday. The visit of Patriarch Irinej will make Orthodox Christians in Austria more visible, Metropolitan Michael Staikos of Austria stated.
Patriarch urges nation to stand united
July 22nd, 2010 |
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Serbian Patriarch Irinej has called on the nation to stand united and composed, and in that way contribute to the peaceful defense of Kosovo and Metohija. “Today Serbia is fighting one of the greatest battles in her history to preserve her soul and defend her holy land of Kosovo and Metohija,” the patriarch said in Belgrade on Thursday.
Patriarch, PM meet with diaspora Serbs
July 5th, 2010 |
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SPC Patriarch Irinej meet with representatives of the diaspora and Serbs from the region in Belgrade on Sunday, said reports. The head of the Serbian Orthodox Church told them “not to forget their origin and roots”, adding that they should revive, strengthen and maintain their relation with the mother country.
Patriarch, defense minister mark holiday
June 29th, 2010 |
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Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC) Patriarch Irinej and Defense Minister Dragan Šutanovac attended Vidovdan (St. Vitus Day) ceremonies in Niš on Monday.
Irinej was quoted as saying that the Serbian people can defend Kosovo through unity and readiness to save this holy Serbian territory in the best way possible.
Patriarch wants apology from EU office
June 25th, 2010 |
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Serbian Orthodox Patriarch Irinej expressed “deep concern” over the incorrect translation of the part of Pieter Feith’s recent address before the EP. The EU representative in Kosovo spoke about the stance of the Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC) towards Kosovo.
Serbian patriarch travels to Kosovo
June 18th, 2010 |
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Serbian Orthodox Church Patriarch Irinej will today be visiting the Patriarchy of Peć in the west of the province. He will be accompanied by Minister for Kosovo Goran Bogdanović and Minister of Religion Bogoljub Šijaković, it has been announced.
Patriarch: Partition of Kosovo unacceptable
May 15th, 2010 |
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Patriarch Irinej said that a partition of Kosovo is both unacceptable and unachievable. He also said that the situation in the province is very difficult and added that he cannot imagine the Peć patriarchy not being a part of Serbia, but a part of another country, adding that this too would be unacceptable.
Russian patriarch’s comments on internet
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia sees the Internet as an examination for the human race, RIA Novosti reports. Not only has the web become a laboratory forming an individual but also constitutes a threat of destruction, the patriarch was reported as saying.