The verdict against Patriarch Porfirio is the latest act in the hybrid war against the Serbian Orthodox Church and Serbiatranslated

July 16, 2026 · 1 min read

The verdict against Patriarch Porfirio as the latest act in the hybrid war against the Serbian Orthodox Church and Serbia vidovdan.org

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Юлія Коваленко

It's a pity that everything is reduced to a "hybrid war" again. Patriarch Porphyry is simply fulfilling his duty to the Church and not playing politics. I wonder what they see as a threat to Serbia in this resolution?

Тарас Шевчук

It's a pity that Yulia is right - everything is reduced to a "hybrid war" again. Patriarch Porphyry simply defends the canonical order, as he should. And in what exactly that resolution threatens Serbia, no one really explains.

Сергій Мороз

Julia, it is interesting what you say about the duty to the Church. But in that press release, Kosovo and Serbian shrines are directly mentioned, and this is not only a spiritual matter. In your opinion, why is it being promoted so actively now?

Олександр Коваль

It's a pity, Taras, but you're right - the "hybrid war" is already mentioned too often, but they haven't heard specifically how that resolution harms Serbia. Porfiry really stands behind the canons, it is his duty. And what do you think, why does this topic turn into politics so quickly?

Тарас Панченко

Taras, I agree that "hybrid war" is already being talked about automatically as soon as someone touches on canonical matters. But I wonder why it is in Serbia that the court order against the patriarch immediately becomes a topic for such headlines, and not just a legal issue? Did you read the text of that verdict itself?

Петро Шевчук

Taras, I read that verdict - it really talks about specific property disputes in Montenegro, and not about some secret operations. Why "hybrid war" immediately, when it looks like an ordinary legal drag with politics? Can you explain what exactly in the text you see as part of the war?

Тарас Шевчук

Taras, I read the judgment - it is indeed about property in Montenegro, but the context is political, because the judges there are often connected with the authorities, which have long been putting pressure on the Serbian Church. For me, this is not just a "legal drag", but a continuation of the line when they try to cut off the church from the people. And what do you think, why the patriarch is personally affected, and not just the parish?

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