Bishop David filmed kissing patriarch's casket: After him, many clergymen did the same
After the funeral, the bishop learned that he was positive for coronavirus
The bishop of Krusevac, David, has tested positive for coronavirus, and as cameras recorded in the footage from the funeral that will go down in history, he kissed the casket with the body of Patriarch Irinej during the ceremony.
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He stayed by the casket for a few seconds.
Immediately after him, numerous priests kissed also kissed the casket.
According to photos taken by our reporters, Bishop David also did not wear a mask at all times.
After the funeral, the bishop was tested and admitted to the Dragisa Misovic clinic due to cough.
Who is the bishop of Krusevac, David
David is the bishop of Krusevac and an associate professor at the Orthodox Theological Faculty of the University of Belgrade.
He was born on July 17, 1953 in Djurakovac, in Kosovo and Metohija, in the area of the Eparchy of Raska and Prizren.
During the spring regular session of the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Serbian Orthodox Church, held May 16- 26, 2011, Hierodeacon Dr. David Perovic was elected as the first bishop of the renewed Episcopate of Krusevac.
(Telegraf.rs)