The Slovenian authorities initiated legal proceedings against Metropolitan Porfirije Periq of the Serbian Orthodox Church on January 12th. The Ljubljana prosecution formally filed an indictment in Ljubljana, alleging mistreatment of a priest within the workplace. This case was presented to the Ljubljana Municipal Court involving two primary parties.
These were Pravoslavit Porfirije Periq, formerly the Metropolitan of the Zagreb-Ljubljana Metropolis of the Serbian Orthodox Church, and the Serbian Orthodox Church – Legal Entity of the Church in Ljubljana. The core of the accusations stems from the claims made by priest Zhelko Lubarda. He asserts he experienced persistent mistreatment and significant psychological pressure.
Lubarda contends he was systematically targeted during his employment due to his refusal to offer false testimony intended to obscure the truth. The investigation highlights concerns regarding the treatment of a member of the Serbian Orthodox community within Ljubljana. The prosecution’s actions demonstrate a formal response to these allegations, initiating a legal process within the Slovenian judicial system.
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The head of the Serbian Orthodox Church has been officially accused by the Slovenian prosecution.