politics
February 18, 2026
SHOCKING! SPC DISMISSED BISHOP JUSTIN OF ZICA!
On the day the Church celebrates the Transfer of relics of Saint Nicholas, the Ježevica monastery shone in its full liturgical splendor—with holy liturgy served by Bishop Justin, the consecration of new icons, and a prayer gathering as a testament to living faith.
TL;DR
- Bishop Justin of Zica has been dismissed by the Synod of the Serbian Orthodox Church.
- The dismissal is due to breaches in diocesan management and canonical offenses.
- Bishop Justin is accused of unauthorized founding of three companies: "Trifora doo", "JEŽ doo", and "Vinarija manastira Studenice doo".
- He allegedly concealed their business operations and registered as the beneficial owner.
- Unauthorized sale of 34 church properties in Kraljevo and Čačak is also alleged.
- The Bishop is accused of entering into multi-million value detrimental contracts and unauthorized loans.
- The Synod denied Bishop Justin's claims of political persecution, stating these are internal church affairs.
- Bishop Arsenije of Niš has been appointed administrator of the Zica Diocese.
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