Serbian Porfirios from Sydney: "We pray for peace in Kosovo"translated

With messages of love, forgiveness, unity and practical solidarity towards fellow human beings, the Patriarch of Serbia Mr. Porphyrios was found on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at the Holy Church of St. Protomartyr and Archdeacon Stephen in Ruth Hill, a suburb of Sydney, as part of his multi-day pastoral visit to Australia. His Beatitude participated in an official dinner at the parish center. The event was an opportunity to strengthen the ties of the Serbian diaspora with the Church, while financial offerings were collected to support the Serbian people in Kosovo and Metohija, as well as the College of Saint Sava in Varoville.

The Patriarch, who was accompanied by high priests and members of the church delegation, referred to the power of faith that transcends geographical distances, stressing that communion in Christ is the essential bond between people. At the same time, he visited the care home for the elderly "Agios Symeon the Myroblytis", which has been operating since 1988 under the responsibility of the specific church community and currently houses around 50 elderly people.

The Patriarch and his entourage were welcomed by the vicar of the church,...