Orthodox Church confirms new saint - st. Mardarije of Libertyville (America)

Holy Assembly of Orthodox Bishops in Belgrade Patriarchate in 2015 has proclaimed bishop Mardarije (Uskokovich) of Libertyville (Chikago, USA) (1889-1935) a saint of the Serbian Orthodox Church. In May 2017 his body was excavated from his tomb in st. Sava Libertyville monastery, and Lord has confirmed the decision of the Orthodox Church and has already celebrated st. Mardarije by keeping his body intact, even though it was burried 82 years ago. His Holiness Orthodox Metropolitan of Belgrade Serbian Patriarch Irenaeus speaking.