On August 27, 2024, Bishop Petar of Toplički, Vicar of the Patriarch of Serbia, officiated the memorial service in honor of Patriarch German of Serbia at the Church of Saint Mark. The service was held to commemorate the anniversary of Patriarch German’s passing and to celebrate his blessed memory.
Biography of Patriarch German of Serbia
Patriarch German of Serbia, born Hranislav Đorić in 1899, was a significant figure in the Serbian Orthodox Church.
After studying theology in Belgrade and law in Paris, he became a deacon in 1927 and was later ordained a priest. Following his wife’s death, he took monastic vows and became Bishop of Moravia in 1951.
In 1958, he succeeded Patriarch Vikentije and led the Church during a time of severe persecution.
Patriarch German is credited with revitalizing church life, expanding dioceses, and restarting the construction of the Saint Sava Temple in Belgrade after decades of delays.
He passed away on August 27, 1991.
