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The Metropolitan of Montenegro and the Littoral, Amfilohije, was buried today in the crypt of the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ in Podgorica.
The Holy Liturgy began around 9 am in the church of Podgorica, and was served by Patriarch Irinej with the participation of several bishops.
Metropolitan Amfilohije passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020.
Thousands of citizens said goodbye to the metropolitan, loved and respected, but also criticized and disputed, who delivered his last correspondence in procession since yesterday.
In several Montenegrin municipalities, the day of the Metropolitan’s funeral has been declared a day of mourning, as in some municipalities in the Republika Srpska.
Although Prime Minister-designate Krivokapić asked the technical government to declare a day of mourning in Montenegro on the occasion of the death of the metropolitan, no such decision was made.
14:10 – Metropolitan Amfilohije is buried
13:58 – Walk through the temple
The three-time procession around the Temple, which is attended during the bishop’s funeral, will end with the entrance of the deceased’s body into the crypt, where Metropolitan Amfilohije will be buried.
13:47 – Bishop Joanikije: Montenegro is crying and there is someone for whom
– The arrival of so many important personalities, so many priests and monks from all sides in such difficult conditions is a great event, at the height of the great pain that Montenegro experienced. Your arrival is a great comfort to us, when we cry, if we cry together, it is easier for us. And Montenegro is crying, and let him cry, there is someone for whom, but that cry will turn into joy, and everything related to our metropolitan turns into joy – said the bishop and added.
– God gave it to him, and restored Montenegro and its temples, burned incense on each stone, had mercy on each child, fed all who were hungry, respected all and suffered all and caressed all with his love. He was a man of Christ and his theology is the theology of the resurrection – he said.
13:33 – Bećković: I was hoping he would bury me
– I expected him to bury me, but heaven decided that he would fire me and bury him, and I know that I will not and will not be able to do it the way he could. Death only magnifies and magnifies great people and their deeds, and only small souls and their week nullifies them – said Bećković.
– Today begins the second, new and eternal life of Amfilohije Radović. They say that God keeps everyone on earth while he does what he was born to do, the Lord called him at the right time, if he had called him earlier, it would not have been valid. The new Montenegro reborn begins from A. Just as Saint George killed the dragon, our Metropolitan executed the crown – he said.
13:26 – Krivokapić: My greatest joy was our meeting on August 30
– Today is the liturgy of all the liturgies up to now, and today it is directed by none other than our beloved metropolitan. Look one more time at your dear metropolitan people. You resurrected Montenegro. Each meeting with you was a joy and a learning experience. My greatest joy was our meeting on August 30 before midnight. I will carry that hug of yours until the last hour, and I will let the words you spoke resonate in everyone’s heart and said “Bless me.” This is an exceptional loss for the people, but also for all Orthodoxy – said Krivokapić
13:15 – Bečić: I hope you are the last bishop who had to defend the church from the deeds of his people
The Speaker of the Parliament of Montenegro, Aleksa Bečić, said that he believes that today he is on behalf of all the citizens who voted and proposed the new Montenegrin.
– I hope you are the last bishop who had to defend the church from the exploits of his people. You defended her and you defended her by forgiving everyone. You carried the sanctuary within you, only the great and immortal can do that. Save our mother and country – said Bečić.
13.10 – Patriarch Irinej: The Metropolitan left when he was most needed
– After his enthronement, Metropolitan Amfilohije encountered unsolved problems. He met people far from the faith, most of the monasteries became cattle pens. With God’s help, with the persistent work and effort of Amfilohije, he cleared the weeds in the Lord’s field with apostolic courage. Instead of goat and sheep bells, church bells rang. In a relatively short time, Montenegro was spiritually resurrected and became an example for the Serbian church and people. With Metropolitan Amfilohije at the helm, she had the strength to withstand all challenges. He was the initiator of spiritual renewals in Montenegro, his name will be written in golden letters in history – said Serbian Patriarch Irinej.
The patriarch noted that the metropolitan Amfilohije was esteemed “in all orthodoxy.”
– It is at the top of the Serbian theology of our time, it is appreciated in all orthodoxy. As a representative of our church, he participated in numerous meetings around the world. The news of his death quickly reached all the Orthodox churches. With his rest, he leaves a great feast in the life of our church, especially in Montenegro. He left at a time when Montenegro and the Serbian people most needed his presence, he said.
12.30 – A girl watches the stage
With the icon of the Mother of God that she wore while walking with the Metropolitan Amfilohije in the liturgies, little Una arrived today at the Podgorica temple to say goodbye to her godfather. An eight-year-old girl, Una Rajović, who was baptized by the Metropolitan last Christmas, stands motionless next to the Metropolitan’s scaffolding for hours.
12.20 – Arrival of Matija Bećković
Academician Matija Bećković arrived in front of the church in Podgorica, where he was to speak at the funeral of the deceased metropolitan. Due to the delay of the plane from Belgrade, it was doubtful that it could arrive on time.
12.10 – After the service, lying in the crypt.
The funeral currently taking place is the final act before the coffin is deposited in the crypt.
11.55 – Djukanovic and Markovic are not present
As Tanjug reports, the funeral was not attended by the President and Prime Minister of Montenegro, Milo Đukanović and Duško Marković.
11.50 – Opelo in front of the Temple
In front of the Podgorica church, a funeral for the late Metropolitan Amfilohije is taking place at this time.
11.40 – The liturgy ends
The sacred liturgy, which lasted from 9 in the morning this morning, ended shortly before noon, after which the remains of the metropolitan were removed in front of the temple, where a large number of citizens are found together with the clergy.
11.25 – Sorry
A large number of people and dignitaries of the church say goodbye to the deceased. All of them calmly, incidentally, approach the stage to pay their last respects.
11.15 am – Prayers this morning
Liturgies have been held in the church since this morning, where the bishops, including Patriarch Irinej, took turns praying.
10.55 – Vučić bowed in front of the stage
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić arrived at the Podgorica church and bowed at the funeral of the deceased metropolitan.
The leaders of the Democratic Front (DF), Andrija Mandić and Milan Knezević, also came with Vučić, and Mandić, as reported by “Vijesti”, left shortly after entering the temple.
10.45 – State representatives present
In addition to him, the Serbian member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Milorad Dodik, the president of the Parliament of Montenegro, Aleksa Becic, the representative for the composition of the new Government of Montenegro, Zdravko Krivokapic, a large number of deputies in the Parliament of Montenegro, political leaders, representatives and senior officials from all Montenegrin cities and municipalities. , diplomatic representatives of foreign countries, as well as representatives of cultural institutions of Montenegro and the countries of the region.
10.30 – Sermon by Bishop Irinej
The bishop of Bačka, Irinej, also spoke at the liturgy, saying that in addition to the pain of parting, “our joy is greater, because we know that parting is temporary.”
He said that it was not by chance, but by the providence of God, that the Metropolitan died on the eve of the feast of Saint Peter of Cetinje and that he gave himself to earth today on the day of Christ’s resurrection, because every Sunday is the day of the resurrection of Christ.
10.25 – “All for Christ, and Christ for nothing”
The bishop said that the metropolitan Amfilohije already in his childhood, who was an exception in the age of atheism, received Christ with all his heart as a child from Morača. He also affirmed that it was not true that the metropolitan died from the virus, but that he was the winner of that virus for 11 days, “but his body and physical weakness did not resist that temptation.”
Ireneo said that Amfilohije’s life motto was “All for Christ, and Christ for nothing.” He said that speaking like this about the metropolitan, he did not want to create a cult of personality, nor did Amfilohije endeavor to do so.
10.15 – Representatives of various denominations present
Representatives of the Catholic worm in Montenegro are also present at the funeral of Metropolitan Amfilohije, in the church of Podgorica.
Also present is a high-ranking Russian delegation on behalf of Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia, as well as representatives of all religious communities operating on the territory of Montenegro.
10.00 – Citizens “occupied” the temple
Already in the early morning, a large number of citizens gathered in front of the temple in Podgorica, to send the deceased metropolitan to eternal rest.
The body of the metropolitan is exposed in the Temple and it will be until the funeral, until the citizens who want to say goodbye to Amfilohije can do so in procession.
9.15 – Who will speak at the funeral
As planned, Bishop Irinej of Bačka will address the audience and, after the service, Serbian Patriarch Irinej, Speaker of the Parliament of Montenegro Aleksa Bečić, Prime Minister-designate Zdravko Krivokapić, Academician Matija Bećković and the administrator of the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the coast, Bishop Joan Nikikije of Budva-Nikšić.
9.00 – Believers gather
Throughout yesterday afternoon, all night and since this morning, a large number of citizens approached the temple in the center of Podgorica, to pay their respects to the deceased metropolitan. Amfilohije’s remains were transferred yesterday from the Cetinje monastery to Podgorica, where, according to his own wish, he will be buried in the crypt of the Cathedral.
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