politics
March 24, 2026
"BAD TIMES" WAS WRITTEN ON THE BOMB": Patriarch Porfirije's moving words at the monument to the victims of NATO aggression
At the liturgy in the church of Saint Demetrius, the head of the Serbian Orthodox Church spoke about human weakness, the power of trust, and the path that remains open to everyone, while the ordination of a new deacon gave the event special weight and symbolism of a new beginning.
TL;DR
- A memorial service was held in Vranje for victims of NATO aggression 27 years ago.
- Serbian Patriarch Porfirije officiated the service, reflecting on the profound tragedy and the value of life.
- He specifically mentioned the deaths of two girls, Irena Mitić (12) and Milica Stojanović (15), killed during the bombing.
- A bomb with the inscription "Bad Times" was noted as a symbol of cynicism and a disregard for life.
- The Patriarch stressed that remembrance should not lead to hatred but serve as a warning against current global threats to peace.
- He appealed for an end to all hostilities and for efforts to preserve peace, describing it as both a political category and a spiritual task.
- The message emphasized that peace cannot be achieved by force and called for love of one's neighbor.
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