Patriarch of Serbia commemorated 17th anniversary of Patriarch Pavle’s repose

Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia celebrated the Divine Liturgy at Rakovica Monastery in Belgrade on Sunday, November 15, 2026, marking the 17th anniversary of the repose of Patriarch Pavle of Serbia.

Following the Liturgy, Patriarch Porfirije officiated at a memorial service for his predecessor, who died on November 15, 2009, and was buried at the monastery.

In his sermon, reflecting on the Gospel accounts of the healing of the woman suffering from a hemorrhage and the raising of Jairus’ daughter, Patriarch Porfirije emphasized the power of genuine faith.

“The Holy Spirit, the grace of God, is present everywhere. But where does it act, where does it manifest itself? Wherever faith appears,” he said.

He urged the faithful to preserve their Orthodox faith through their daily lives, stressing the importance of humility, forgiveness, and love.

“Let us never lose hope. Let us live by faith, and let love be the beginning and the end of our lives, love for God and for our neighbor,” he emphasized.

During the memorial service, Patriarch Porfirije recalled Patriarch Pavle’s enduring message: “Let us be human.”

He explained that the late Patriarch’s words were a call to live…