Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia met with representatives of the “Diaspora Fund for the Homeland” Association at the House of the Church of Saint Sava in Belgrade on September 2, 2026.
During the meeting, representatives briefed the Patriarch on the humanitarian organization’s activities, which focus on supporting socially vulnerable Serbs and institutions in need, strengthening ties between Serbia and its diaspora, and preserving Serbian national, cultural and spiritual identity.
The discussion also addressed the current situation of Serbian communities abroad and the need to strengthen unity and cooperation, particularly among different generations and social groups within the diaspora.
Representatives also presented plans to establish a “Serbian House” in Belgrade, which would serve as the Fund’s permanent headquarters and provide information, assistance and support to members of the diaspora visiting Serbia.
Patriarch Porfirije praised the Fund’s longstanding humanitarian work and stressed the importance of organizations that connect Serbia with its diaspora. He also emphasized the need for effective communication and coordination among such organizations and other institutions.
The Patriarch expressed his support for the Fund’s continued mission and his readiness, where possible, to contribute to initiatives aimed at strengthening ties, unity and solidarity among Serbs in Serbia and abroad.
