On the feast of Holy Martyr and Archdeacon Laurentius, August 23, 2019, the 27th anniversary of consecration and enthronement of Bishop Pahomije of Vranje was marked.
Bishop Pahomije of Vranje officiated the Liturgical celebration in the monastery of Venerable Prohor of Picnja with the concelebration of clergy, monks and faithful people of God in the Diocese of Vranje.
During the Holy Liturgy, Bishop promoted synchellos Jovan into an abbot of the monastery of Holy Prophet Elijah near Bosilegrad, while Aleksandar Krstic was ordained to the rank of presbyter.
Source: Patriarchate of Serbia