Friday, May 21, 2010

Serbian Orthodox Church Appoints Hardliner Bishop Radovic as the New Bishop in Kosovo

The Serbian Orthodox Church has appointed a hardliner as the new bishop in Kosovo, after a predecessor was removed over an alleged financial fraud, according to the Associated Press.

The new spiritual leader of the Serbs in Kosovo will be Bishop Amfilohije Radovic, who is notorious for his nationalist and conservative beliefs.

The appointment late yesterday (May 20, 2010) signals that the Serbian Orthodox Church remains firm in its rejection of Kosovo's Western-backed declaration of independence in February 2008. Serbia does not recognize Kosovo as an independent nation, because of its illegal secession from Serbia.

The Serbian Church considers Kosovo to be the cradle of its foundation. Hundreds of Serbian monasteries -- some dating back to the medieval era -- are located in Kosovo.

The previous Kosovo bishop, Artemije, was removed from that position in February 2010, over allegations that he embezzled millions of euros in church and state funds.

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