Patriarch Daniel of Romania sent a message to the Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia expressing his deep sorrow at the news of the tragic accident at a railway station in Novi Sad.
Serbia is observing a day of mourning on Saturday as an investigation begins into the tragic collapse of part of the outer roof at a train station in Novi Sad, which resulted in the death of 14 people.
In his message, Patriarch Daniel prays for the repose of the souls of those who died and for the speedy recovery of those injured.
Read the full message of condolences sent by the Patriarch of Romania:
Bucharest, 2 November 2024
His Beatitude Porfirije,
Archbishop of Pec,
Metropolitan of Belgrad-Karlovci,
Serbian PatriarchYour Beatitude,
With much sorrow we received the tragic news about the roof collapse at the entrance of the railway station in Novi Sad on the evening of Friday, November 1, 2024, which killed fourteen people and severely injured others.
In these moments of sadness for the people of Serbia, we pray to our Most Compassionate God to repose the souls of those who lost their lives in this tragic event and to grant swift recovery to the wounded ones, as well as consolation to the bereaved families.
With brotherly love in Jesus Christ, our Lord,
† DANIEL
Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church
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