Liturgy and the memorial service to Prince Paul, Princess Olga and Prince Nikola Karadjordjevic at Oplenac

7/10/2012

Serbian Orthodox Church

Karadjordje’s poplar, the symbol of freedom and unity of one small nation which stood up before the eyes of all Europe to fight against one mighty and strong enemy, and today it is again the meeting place of all Serbs. In the church of Holy Great Martyr George at Oplenac in the presence of the royal family Karadjordjevic, lots of faithful people, the Holy Hiearchal Liturgy was served and the requiem for Prince Paul, Princess Olga and Prince Nikola. With the blessing of His Grace Bishop Jovan of Sumadija, the Holy Hierarchal Liturgy was served by Bishop Pahomije of Vranje and he was concelebrated by Bishop Irinej of Australia-New Zealand with many priests.

Storing the remains in the crypt at Oplenac was attended besides Prince Paul’s daughter – Elizabeth, with family; and representatives of the state leadership led by Serbian President Mr. Tomislav Nikolic, also by representatives of the European royal families, representatives of the city hall of Losanne, Prince Alexander Karadjordjevic and members of the diplomatic corps.

Princess Elizabeth, the daughter of Prince Paul Karadjordjevic, said that was now  a great injustice was corrected and the great wounds were healed and thanked  President of SerbiaTomislav Nikolic for her father was finally back to Serbia.
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