Russian ambassador meets with defrocked bishop

Defrocked SPC Bishop Artemije conferred with Russian Ambassador to Serbia Aleksandr Konuzin upon his invitation in Belgrade on Monday evening.

Izvor: Tanjug

Tuesday, 23.11.2010.

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Defrocked SPC Bishop Artemije conferred with Russian Ambassador to Serbia Aleksandr Konuzin upon his invitation in Belgrade on Monday evening. Monk Artemije told Tanjug that he conferred with the Russian ambassador on the issues related to his status, but did not want to reveal the details of the talks. Russian ambassador meets with defrocked bishop This is the second meeting between former bishop Artemije and Ambassador Konuzin in a short period. Monk Artemije said that his future plans depend on the development of the situation. The Holy Synod of Bishops of the Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC) decided on the last day of its autumn session, on November 19, to unfrock the retired bishop Artemije, who was proclaimed by the Synod to be in open schism with the Church. ater that day, the former bishop and about 40 of his followers usurped two northern Kosovo monasteries Donji Potok and Devine Vode, where he also served liturgies in violation of Synod orders. Artemije claimed that he does not recognize the decisions of the Holy Synod because they are not based upon the canon. Serbian Patriarch Irinej told Tanjug on Monday that the Synod's decision to defrock bishop Artemije put an end to the case of former bishop Artemije, adding that everything from this point on will depend on Artemije himself.

Russian ambassador meets with defrocked bishop

This is the second meeting between former bishop Artemije and Ambassador Konuzin in a short period.

Monk Artemije said that his future plans depend on the development of the situation.

The Holy Synod of Bishops of the Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC) decided on the last day of its autumn session, on November 19, to unfrock the retired bishop Artemije, who was proclaimed by the Synod to be in open schism with the Church.

ater that day, the former bishop and about 40 of his followers usurped two northern Kosovo monasteries Donji Potok and Devine Vode, where he also served liturgies in violation of Synod orders.

Artemije claimed that he does not recognize the decisions of the Holy Synod because they are not based upon the canon.

Serbian Patriarch Irinej told Tanjug on Monday that the Synod's decision to defrock bishop Artemije put an end to the case of former bishop Artemije, adding that everything from this point on will depend on Artemije himself.

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