On 8 May 2024, Serbian Patriarch Porfirije celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the church of Saint Apostle and Evangelist Mark on Tašmajdan, on the occasion of the church’s patron Saint day, Saint Mark’s Day.
Patriarch Porfirije emphasized the importance of faith in the Resurrected Christ, highlighting that it brings truth, justice, and guarantees life even in the face of challenges.
During the Divine Liturgy, Patriarch Porfirije elevated priest Branislav Borota to the rank of Protopresbyter, and priests Aleksandar Lučić and Miodrag Ristić to the rank of Archpriests.
Various clergy members, including His Grace Vicar Bishop of Novo Brdo kyr Ilarion and His Grace retired Bishop of Canada kyr Georgije, participated in the service.
Source: Serbian Orthodox Church