A story from diocesan corridors — when even the “beloved” begin to see the truth From several sources close to this blog, we have learned that the "beloved" Z.S. has been telling people that her grandson M.D. — the administrator of the diocesan internet page — has not been paid in six months. “Only a miracle can save it now.” To those who have been closely following the diocese’s financial situation, this comes as no surprise. What is noteworthy — and telling — is that even

On December 12, 2025, Father Dragan Vuković visited St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Cathedral in Parma — for the first time. He did not enter the church. He stood on the steps and from the steps — not from the altar, not from the nave, not from any room he would have had to actually enter — accused the faithful of stealing prosphora and wine. We did not steal the prosphora. We did not steal the wine. And do you know how we know that with certainty? Because the wine is still in the

My beloved ones, Bishop Irinej Dobrijević has officially announced that he will be celebrating: ❖ Paschal Matins – Saturday, April 11th at 10:00 p.m., Resurrection Service at St. Sava Cathedral ❖ Paschal Liturgy – Sunday, April 12th at 10:00 a.m., at St. Sava Cathedral How thoughtful of him to remember where the church is. The faithful will be there too — as they have been every Sunday for twenty-three weeks. We ask the parishioners to gather and to greet him as befits the oc

Yesterday, Great Lenten Vespers were held at our Cathedral. The photos from this year and last year speak for themselves — and photos, unlike some people, don’t lie. This year (2026), very few people were inside the church. The enormous Cathedral felt empty — the chairs gaped vacant, and even the echo sounded lonely. Meanwhile, the majority of parishioners were outside, in front of the church — faithful, patient, and cold — just as they have been for the past 20+ weeks. Great

A Fairy Tale from the Province of Clevelandia Being a Humble Response to the Official Chronicle of March 15, 2026 “Mi smo kosmonauti iz zvezdanog grada, idemo na Mars jer tamo nema rada.” “We are cosmonauts from the star city, we go to Mars because there is no work there.” — Ancient song, chosen with great wisdom for the occasion Chapter I: In Which Lord Golden Tongue Returns in Glory Once upon a time, in the Province of Clevelandia, there stood a magnificent cathedra

We have received credible information that this letter was sent to the hierarchs, clergy and leadership of the Serbian Orthodox Church at home and throughout the diaspora. Your Grace, Reverend Fathers, Reverend Fathers and esteemed members of the parishes of the Eastern American Diocese, Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, There are moments in the life of the Church when a line is crossed quietly, and there are moments when it is crossed before everyone. This past Su

Bishop Irinej's Pattern: Visiting Churches Under Police Escort Ohio – March 17, 2026 AN INTERESTING FACT: Has it become Bishop Irinej Dobrijević's habit to visit churches and monasteries in Ohio under police escort? Answer: increasingly, it appears: Yes. MARCH 15 — ST. SAVA CATHEDRAL, CLEVELAND: After more than a year of absence, Bishop Irinej attempted a covert, unannounced visit to St. Sava Cathedral in Cleveland. His escort? Eight police vehicles. The Bishop slipped in lik

A Thief in the Night, Hiding Behind Police Badges Cleveland, Ohio – March 15, 2026 For the past 20 weeks, loyal parishioners have braved rain, snow, and bitter cold, standing vigil outside St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Cathedral. Their demands are simple: reinstate Father Dragoslav Kosić, address the governance chaos, and restore transparency to a community reeling from financial discrepancies, rejected elections, and forced evictions. Today, Bishop Irinej Dobrijević finally came

New Agenda for Spiritual Renewal (or: How Likes Can Save the Diocese) INVITATION TO THE FIRST TRIENNIAL ASSEMBLY OF THE EASTERN AMERICAN DIOCESE Friday, March 13 – Saturday, March 14, 2026 Holy Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church, Akron, Ohio. The Eastern American Diocese announces the agenda for the annual diocesan assembly. As every year, Bishop Irinej has a vision. This time, that vision is particularly... inspirational. The official invitation mentions the "icon

My beloved ones, From sources close to Milan Pajić and Dragan Vuković, we have learned that Bishop Irinej Dobrijević will be coming to the Church of St. Sava in Parma, Ohio, on Sunday, March 15, 2026, after more than a year. We ask the parishioners to gather in front of the church and to welcome him as befits his character and deeds. Thank you!

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The Folklorna Grupa Srbija Crisis Protocol No: 6 / 2026. Date: 06 February 2026. Subject: Folklore. Protocol No: 6 / 2026. Date: 06 February 2026. Subject: Folklore. On February 6, 2026, Milly Patijarevich received a termination letter. Her services as Folklore Director were concluded, effective immediately. She had less than 24 hours to return all costumes, accessories, and funds. She was barred from using the name "Folklorna Grupa Srbija" and prohibited from representing th

Bishop Irinej's Ecumenical Enthusiasm and the Slow Erosion of Serbian Orthodox Integrity in the Eastern American Diocese A year ago, this publication warned that the Eastern American Diocese under Bishop Irinej Dobrijevic was sliding into an identity crisis. We pointed to the unprecedented reading of a pastoral encyclical by Archbishop Elpidophoros during the Divine Liturgy on Orthodoxy Sunday, the growing influence of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United

The Question Everyone Asks "The financial reports show the Diocese only lost $64,000 in 2024. So why does your document say the operating loss was $1,892,450?" Here's why both numbers are true - and why the bigger number tells the real story. THE SHELL GAME EXPLAINED What the Official Reports Show: 2024 Diocese Income Statement: Income: $557,372 Expenses: $621,426 Loss: -$64,054 This makes it look like "we only lost $64,000" - not great, but manageable, right? Wrong. THE REAL

How Operating Losses Consumed Everything When you're losing money every year, you eventually run out. It's not complicated math. It's not sophisticated finance. It's basic arithmetic that every household understands. Income minus expenses equals what you have left. When expenses consistently exceed income, year after year, you're not managing finances—you're in a death spiral. And when the safety net you've been raiding to cover your losses finally runs dry, the crash is in

How Three Properties Reveal a Pattern of Financial Irregularities In 2022, combined gas and electric costs for the Eastern American Diocese's three main properties totaled $58,609. By 2024, that figure had exploded to $116,010. A 98% increase in just two years. The Three Properties The Eastern American Diocese operates three main residential properties. Their 2024 electricity costs tell three very different stories: Property Location Status 2024 Electric New Marcha Monaster

How 69% of Shadeland Monastery's $651,000 Timber Windfall Went to the Bishop's House Remember that $450,114 transfer from Shadeland Monastery we told you to remember? Here's what they didn't tell you. The Monastery's Miracle: A $651,000 Windfall In 2017, Shadeland Monastery received an extraordinary gift from nature: a timber sale worth $651,000. To understand how extraordinary this was, you need to see the monastery's normal finances: Look at that carefully. The monastery's

A Corporate Coup Artist Exposed and Trampled Bishop Irinej Dobrijević – or Mirko Dobrijević, a Cleveland-born monk who traded his monastic vows for a briefcase full of dubious corporate tricks – has slithered through the Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC) like a snake in vestments, leaving behind a trail of forged signatures, expelled priests, and endangered holy properties. Your latest defense about "saving" Nova Marča Monastery? That's not heroism; it's just another chapter in y

A $196,842 Debt, Mysterious Timber Sales, and the Looming Threat of Foreclosure An Investigation into Administrative Collapse, Missing Payment Plans, and Financial Mismanagement in the Eastern American Diocese EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Serbian Orthodox Monastery of the Synaxis of the Holy Archangel Gabriel—universally known as New Marcha Monastery—stands at a financial precipice. Public records reveal a property tax delinquency that exploded from zero to $196,842 between 2019 and

How New Marcha Donations Are Paying Bills and Tax Debts – And Why This Is a Clear Violation In January 2026, the Serbian Orthodox Diocese of Eastern America released an update on New Marcha Monastery claiming a “restricted” building fund remains untouched at $241,915, raised solely for constructing a new monastic dwelling and related facilities. Donors were repeatedly assured their money would go exactly for that purpose—not for paying the monastery’s everyday bills. But the