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The body of the late Patriarch of the Serbian Orthodox Church Irinej was taken to the Cathedral of the Holy Archangel Michael, where a liturgy is taking place. Although the Serbian Orthodox Church announced that all the measures prescribed during the patriarch’s farewell will be respected, in the Cathedral there are many citizens, few wear masks, there is no distance, and those gathered love the coffin and the cross.
The Holy Synod of Bishops of the Serbian Orthodox Church (SOC) announced that during Patriarch Irinej’s prayer service, which will be held at the Cathedral of the Holy Archangel Michael and at the Memorial Church of Saint Sava in Vracar, the SOC will strictly adhere to the measures prescribed by the authorities. state authorities.
“For that reason, a live broadcast was provided on the first Serbian Radio and Television program, and the Holy Synod invites the clergy and our faithful to multiply their personal prayers for the peace of the soul of our dear Patriarch,” read in the statement.
And in the Cathedral, despite the warnings, a large number of citizens are concentrated, there is no distance between them, and some do not even wear masks. The coffin with the body of the patriarch is open and on it is a transparent crystal that enchants the gathered citizens.
Source: Tanjug / Rade Prelić
The body of the late head of the Serbian Orthodox Church, the patriarch, was brought to the Cathedral of the Holy Archangel Michael in Belgrade at 8.40am on Saturday, during the liturgy, the day of the church’s celebration, and after that, he will be transferred to the Temple of Saint Sava, where he will be buried on Sunday.
Patriarch of the Serbian Orthodox Church Irinej passed away on Friday at the age of 91, after fighting the coronavirus.
The Serbian Orthodox Church has announced that Patriarch Irinej passed away at 7:07 pm at the kovid “Karaburma” military hospital in Belgrade.
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