On December 4, 2020, Metropolitan Hrizostom of Dabar-Bosnia, Locum Tenens of the Patriarchal Throne, after testing positive for COVID-19, was admitted to the University Hospital Center “Dr Dragisa Misovic” in Belgrade.
After the repose of the late Patriarch of Serbia, Irinej, on November 20, Metropolitan Hrizostom was appointed Vicar of the Patriarchal Throne by the Synod of the Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC).
The Serbian Patriarch reposed in the Lord due to COVID-19 related complications.
It is noted that Metropolitan Hrizostom presided over the funeral service of the Blessed Patriarch which took place on November 22 at the Church of St. Sava in Belgrade.
Source: ANA-MPA