Gavrilo V, Serbian Patriarch
Gavrilo Dožić, also known as Gavrilo V, was the Metropolitan of Montenegro and the Littoral (1920–1938) and the 41st Serbian Patriarch of the Serbian Orthodox Church, from 1938 to 1950.
Gavrilo V, Serbian Patriarch
Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral
The Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral of the Serbian Orthodox Church is the largest eparchy (diocese) of the Serbian Orthodox Church in modern Montenegro. Founded in 1219 by Saint Sava as the Eparchy of Zeta, it has continued to exist, without interruption, up to the present time, and has remained one of the most prominent dioceses of the Serbian Orthodox Church. The current Metropolitan bishop is Joanikije II. His official title is "Metropolitan of Montenegro and the Littoral".
Cetinje Monastery, seat of the Metropolitanate
Remains of the Monastery of Prečista Krajinska (15th century)
Remains of the original Cetinje Monastery near the new "Court Church" in Cetinje
The Cetinje Octoechos (1494)