Hierarchs of the Serbian, Albanian, and Polish Orthodox Churches celebrated a joint divine service in Montenegro

Commemorative events were held in Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro, to mark the sixth anniversary of the passing of Metropolitan Amphilochius of Montenegro and the Littoral. A solemn Divine Liturgy, bringing together hierarchs of the Serbian, Polish, and Albanian Orthodox Churches, took place on October 30, 2026, at the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ.

The service was presided over by Metropolitan Ioannikios of Montenegro and the Littoral. Among the bishops concelebrating with him were Metropolitan Nafanail of Gjirokastër (Albanian Orthodox Church) and Bishop Andrew of Supraśl (Polish Orthodox Church), as well as representatives of the Serbian episcopate. After the Liturgy, the clergy performed a memorial service at the burial site of Metropolitan Amphilochius in the cathedral’s crypt.

In his sermon, Metropolitan Theodosius of Raška and Prizren emphasized that the late Metropolitan Amphilochius was an outstanding shepherd, ready to give his life for his flock. He highlighted the revival of church life, the restoration of churches, and the spiritual education of youth as the main fruits of the late metropolitan’s many years of labor, making special mention of his tireless care for the faithful of Kosovo and Metohija.

As part of Bishop Andrei’s visit to Montenegro, which lasted from October 28 to 31, a series of cultural and educational events took place. In the cathedral’s crypt, academic readings were held dedicated to the theological legacy of Metropolitan Amphilochius, as well as a presentation of the Serbian translation of the book *Saints of the Orthodox Church in Poland*. In addition, Bishop Andrei visited the monasteries of Ostrog and Zdrebaonik, where he venerated the holy relics, and took part in the blessing of the site for the construction of the future Church of St. Basil of Ostrog in Podgorica.