On October 13, 2024, Patriarch Profirije of Serbia presided over the Divine Liturgy and the ordination of Archimandrite Seraphim as Bishop of Kostajnica, Vicar of the Metropolitan of Midwestern America in the Church of Saint Sava in Belgrade.
The service was co-served by Archbishops Peter of Chicago and Central America and Georgije of Wroclaw-Szczecin and Metropolitans of Central America Longinus, Pachomije of Vranje and Athanasius of Milesevo; as well as Bishops Hesyhije of Valja, Damaskin of Mohac, Alexey of Hvostan, Ilarion of Novobrd, Petar of Toplic, Nikon of Jenoplje and Paisije of Diokli.
Patriarch Porfirije, while explaining the Gospel parable of the talents, emphasized the importance of recognizing and multiplying the gifts bestowed by God.
He reminded that nothing truly belongs to us, as everything comes from God and is entrusted to us to share and increase for the benefit of others. The Patriarch encouraged openness of heart and generosity, explaining that giving from what we receive ensures our spiritual salvation.
He further stressed that the gifts we have come with responsibility, effort, and service, not self-interest, and must be used to foster love and unity with God and others.
Source: spc.sr
