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"I Didn't Think for a Second" Priest Darko Made a Decision on St. John's Day: Donated Part of His Liver to Colleague Bogdan and Saved His Life (PHOTO)

At the moment when the life of priest Bogdan Stjepanović (38) from Bijeljina was threatened, priest Darko Perić (41) from Pilica did not hesitate!

"I Didn't Think for a Second" Priest Darko Made a Decision on St. John's Day: Donated Part of His Liver to Colleague Bogdan and Saved His Life (PHOTO)

TL;DR

  • Priest Darko Perić donated 60% of his liver to his friend, priest Bogdan Stjepanović.
  • Stjepanović needed a transplant due to liver failure caused by four COVID-19 infections.
  • The transplant surgery was performed on March 16th in Istanbul.
  • Perić and Stjepanović have known each other for 20 years since their university studies.
  • Perić signed the consent form, fully aware of the risks, including a potential fatal outcome.
  • Stjepanović has four daughters, and his wife Jovana is with him during his recovery.
  • There were two previous failed attempts at transplantation for Stjepanović.
  • Funds for Stjepanović's treatment were previously raised through public campaigns.