Đorđe Bogić

Protopresbyter of Serbian Orthodox Church

Đorđe Bogić - Protopresbyter of Serbian Orthodox Church
Born

1911
114 years ago

Died

June 17th, 1941
84 years ago — 30 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Serbia

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Served as a protopresbyter in the Serbian Orthodox Church during a tumultuous period in the region's history. Actively engaged in pastoral work and community leadership. Became a victim of the Genocide of Serbs during World War II, reflecting the persecution faced by many in the clergy and community at that time.

Served as protopresbyter

Victim of Genocide during WWII

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