Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia welcomed children from Kosovo and Metohija on January 21, 2025, at the Parish Hall of the Saint Sava Church in Belgrade.
The Patriarch hosted a celebratory luncheon for what he referred to as his most cherished guests from Orahovac, Osojan, Velika Hoča, Goraždevac, Leposavić, and the region of Kosovsko Pomoravlje.
“I would have liked, and you understand this better than anyone, to celebrate my feast day in Kosovo and Metohija. I had this desire and idea. However, after discussions with Bishop Teodosije, Father Sava, and other brothers and sisters from there, we decided that this time you would come to us in Belgrade to celebrate the feast here. God willing, next year, we will celebrate it at the Patriarchate of Peć,” stated Patriarch Porfirije while addressing the children from Kosovo and Metohija.
“Today, with you, are Bishop Teodosije, Bishop Ilarion, Prince Filip and Princess Danica Karađorđević, as well as actors, musicians, and artists: Ivan Bosiljčić, Viktor Savić, Aleksandra Radović, Andrej Šepetkovski, Pavlina Radovanović, Vlado Posavec, Mina Lazarević, Ivan Ivanov, and his daughter Kalina. We are delighted that you also have your successful representatives here, not only in karate and judo but also in music. We all heard how beautifully you sang the hymn you have learned so well. Thank you,” said Patriarch Porfirije.