Phanar delegation in Belgrad to have talks with Serbian Church

The Phanar delegation arrived in Belgrade to hold talks with the Serbian Church. Photo: orthodoxtimes.com

The Phanar delegation arrived in Belgrade to hold talks with the Serbian Church. Photo: orthodoxtimes.com

On October 24, 2019, a delegation of the Patriarchate of Constantinople arrived in Belgrade to hold talks on Orthodox issues with Patriarch Irinej and other hierarchs of the Church of Serbia, Orthodox Times reports.

Some of the representatives of the Ecumenical Patriarchate were Metropolitans John of Pergamon, Emmanuel of France, Maximos of Silivri, Amphilochios of Adrianople, and Deputy Secretary of the Holy Synod, Grigorios. All the above members of the delegation are strong advocates of the OCU.

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