politics
February 18, 2026
Synod of the Serbian Orthodox Church dismisses Metropolitan Justin of Žiča from managing the eparchy
The Synod of the Serbian Orthodox Church today dismissed Metropolitan Justin of Žiča from his duties managing the Eparchy of Žiča due to transgressions in the administration of the eparchy and initiated proceedings to determine his canonical responsibility.
TL;DR
- Metropolitan Justin of Žiča has been dismissed from his duties by the Holy Synod of the Serbian Orthodox Church.
- The dismissal is due to transgressions in the administration of the Eparchy of Žiča.
- Proceedings have been initiated to determine Metropolitan Justin's canonical responsibility.
- Metropolitan Arsenije of Niš has been appointed administrator of the Eparchy of Žiča.
- Findings revealed unauthorized establishment of business entities, concealment of operations, and beneficial ownership registration by Metropolitan Justin.
- He also allegedly sold 34 church properties without authorization.
- Harmful contracts worth millions and multi-million loans were also unauthorizedly concluded.
- The Synod refuted claims of political persecution, emphasizing these are internal church matters.
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