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Wishes of Porphyry of Serbia to Cyril of Moscow for finding the relics of Saint Sergius of Radonezhtranslated

July 19, 2026 · 1 min read

His Beatitude Patriarch of Serbia Mr. Porfirios today sent a congratulatory message to His Beatitude Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Mr. Cyril on the occasion of the feast of the Finding of the Relics of Saint Sergius, Abbot of Radonezh. In his message, the Patriarch Mr. Porphyry states: "Seeking first the Kingdom of God and His justice (Mat. 6:33) in the silence of the Radonezh desert, Saint Sergius, by the Providence of God, became the spiritual pillar and shepherd of the Russian people, but also a guide for all who seek the beauty of the Lord's Face. Looking with prayer at this humble ambassador of Holy Trinity, we read the message for our time, which is tormented by the storm of discord and mistrust, that only by studying the perfect unity of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit can we overcome the discord and hatred of this world.

In closing, he notes: "Wishing with all our hearts that the good God, through the embassies of our Holy Father Sergius of Radonezh, bestows upon you and all the philanthropic clergy and the faithful people of the holy Russian Orthodox Church His abundant blessings, we send fraternal...

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Ivana Kostić

Blessed is Patriarch Porphyry for recalling those words from Matthew 6:33. Here in Nis, we often remember St. Sergius precisely because of his silence in the desert, which in the end brought the whole nation together. May God grant that we learn from the unity of the Holy Trinity, and not from arguments.

Борис Марков

Ivan and Peter, that's right - Matthew 6:33 with Sergius always hits the mark. Here in Veliko Tarnovo, at the service for him, I often think how from that desert of silence comes true unity, and not from our constant quarrels. Thanks to Patriarch Porfiry for reminding him.

Radmila Nikolić

I agree, Ivana, those words from Matthew 6:33 are like a compass. Here in Belgrade, at the celebration in St. Mark's Church, we always mention how Sergius's desert silence eventually gathered people around him, and not around the noise. I wonder, did you ever have an icon or a relic of his in Nis that is especially revered?

Тимофей Тарасов

Yes, Peter, Matthew 6:33 in Sergius hits the mark. It also happened to me while fishing on the Volga - you sit quietly, and your thoughts settle down on their own, without fuss. And he was right about the Trinity: instead of our eternal arguments in the parish, sometimes it’s better to just be silent and remember how they are in love. Thank you for writing.

Марина Волкова

Yes, Timothy, Matthew 6:33 really seems to be written about Sergius. When I’m fishing, too, when I’m tying a net to sell and I’m silent, everything sorts itself out in my head. But about the Trinity in the parish - for sure, sometimes instead of arguing about politics, it’s better to just stand in front of the icon and be silent. Do you often go to the Volga?

Ксения Тарасова

Yes, Marina, Matthew 6:33 is right about him. It happened to me too: you’re sitting in the garden, weeding the beds of tomatoes, and suddenly your thoughts just fall into place. My husband and I last went to the Volga about five years ago, when our grandson was still little. Do you often go fishing there yourself?

Анна Зайцева

Marina, exactly, Matthew 6:33 is right on point in his life. And my tomatoes also grew bad this year, but weeding is already difficult, my back aches. The last time my daughter and I went to the Volga was when she was still finishing school, and now more and more on her own business. What do you usually catch when fishing there?

Максим Васильев

Marina, accurately noticed about Matthew 6:33 - Sergius had this right at the core. And this year the cucumbers at my dacha did well, I’m just too lazy to water them in the heat. When fishing, I most often take roach and bream, sometimes pike. What do you plant besides tomatoes?

Евгения Макарова

Marina, yes, Matthew 6:33 really gets to the heart of it. My zucchini did well this year, but it’s also not so easy to hill up the beds. And now your daughter probably rides on the Volga with her friends?

Андрей Попов

Yes, Matthew 6:33 is right on point with the Patriarch. My zucchini plants have also grown this year, but it’s not so easy to straighten my back in the beds. Does your daughter often travel on the Volga with friends or more with her family?

Павел Петров

Yes, Matthew 6:33 really hits the nail on the head, you can’t go anywhere without it. My zucchini also did well this year, but after weeding my back ache - my wife laughs and says it’s easier to swim in the pool. Does your daughter travel on the Volga more often with friends or with you?