New York, February 16, 2024
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His Holiness Patriarch Porfirije of the Serbian Orthodox begins a six-day visit to New York today.
This marks the Patriarch’s second trip to America. He also visited Serbian Orthodox communities in New York and the Midwest a year ago, and Patriarch Porfirije celebrates first Liturgy at fire-damaged NYC cathedral in 7 yearsAddressing the administration and faithful of the church, His Holiness called on them to remain faithful amidst their troubles, and even to increase their faith.
“>celebrated the first Divine Liturgy at St. Sava’s Cathedral in New York in seven years, after it was ravaged by fire on Pascha in 2016.
Pat. Porfirije will again visit St. Sava’s Cathedral and its parish community, reports the Serbian Orthodox Church.
His Holiness will celebrate the Divine Liturgy at the cathedral on Sunday, February 18, the third anniversary of his New Serbian Patriarch: Metropolitan Porfirije of ZagrebHis Eminence Metropolitan Porfirije of Zagreb and Ljubljana has been elected as the 46th Patriarch of the Serbian Orthodox Church, following the repose of His Holiness Patriarch Irinej in November.
“>election to the primatial throne.
He will also hold several working meetings relating to the cathedra’s ongoing reconstruction.
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