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New clergy of the Archdiocese of Belgrade in Serbia Porphyriostranslated

August 22, 2026 · 1 min read

His Beatitude Patriarch of Serbia Mr. Porfirios welcomed the new clergy of the Archdiocese of Belgrade-Karlovici on August 21, 2026, at the Patriarchal Palace in Belgrade. The reception took place in a cordial and pleasant atmosphere, while a special blessing for the young clergy was the paternal teachings they heard from the Patriarch Mr. Porphyry.

His Beatitude reminded those present of the greatness of the gift that had been given to them, but also of the responsibility and reverence with which they must approach the ministry entrusted to them, in order to preserve and multiply God's gift. At the same time, the Patriarch invited the young workers in the Lord's vineyard to zealously carry out the ministry entrusted to them and to persist in the mission among those who have not yet known the beauty and power of the Orthodox faith.

The newly ordained priests and deacons had the opportunity to share with His Beatitude their experiences in church ministry and pastoral ministry.

At the end of the meeting, the Patriarch Mr. Porphyrios presented the new clerics with ordination certificates, as...

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Gabriela Dumitrescu
I am glad that Patriarch Porphyry spoke to the young people about responsibility for the gift received, not just about enthusiasm. It is good that he called them to work zealously where people still do not know the beauty of the Orthodox faith. Such a sincere meeting, with the sharing of experiences, I think remains in their hearts for a long time.
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