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The new head of the Serbian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Irinej gestures during his first press conference after last week's election to the post, in Belgrade, Serbia, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. Irinej, who is considered a moderate despite his tough position on Kosovo, was elected in a lottery-like draw among three candidates initially chosen in a secret ballot by 45 Serbian bishops. His election was seen as a compromise in a power struggle between hardliners and liberals in the church.

The new head of the Serbian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Irinej gestures during his first press conference after last week's election to the post, in Belgrade, Serbia, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. Irinej, who is considered a moderate despite his tough position on Kosovo, was elected in a lottery-like draw among three candidates initially chosen in a secret ballot by 45 Serbian bishops. His election was seen as a compromise in a power struggle between hardliners and liberals in the church.

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The new head of the Serbian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Irinej speaks during his first press conference after last week's election to the post, in Belgrade, Serbia, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. Irinej, who is considered a moderate despite his tough position on Kosovo, was elected in a lottery-like draw among three candidates initially chosen in a secret ballot by 45 Serbian bishops. His election was seen as a compromise in a power struggle between hardliners and liberals in the church.

The new head of the Serbian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Irinej speaks during his first press conference after last week's election to the post, in Belgrade, Serbia, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. Irinej, who is considered a moderate despite his tough position on Kosovo, was elected in a lottery-like draw among three candidates initially chosen in a secret ballot by 45 Serbian bishops. His election was seen as a compromise in a power struggle between hardliners and liberals in the church.

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A man walks down a street as snow falls in Belgrade, Serbia, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010. Heavy snowfalls are expected in Serbia throughout the week.

A man walks down a street as snow falls in Belgrade, Serbia, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010. Heavy snowfalls are expected in Serbia throughout the week.

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A man and a woman push a cart down a street as snow falls in Belgrade, Serbia, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010. Heavy snowfalls are expected in Serbia throughout the week.

A man and a woman push a cart down a street as snow falls in Belgrade, Serbia, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010. Heavy snowfalls are expected in Serbia throughout the week.

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A Serbian military honor guard pay homage to the victims of the Holocaust at a monument in World War II Nazi concentration camp Sajmiste in Belgrade, Serbia, where some 48,000 Jews, Serbs and Gypsies perished in the 1940's, Wednesday, Jan 27, 2010. The international Holocaust remembrance day marks the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz on Jan. 27, 1945.

A Serbian military honor guard pay homage to the victims of the Holocaust at a monument in World War II Nazi concentration camp Sajmiste in Belgrade, Serbia, where some 48,000 Jews, Serbs and Gypsies perished in the 1940's, Wednesday, Jan 27, 2010. The international Holocaust remembrance day marks the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz on Jan. 27, 1945.

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Serbian Army soldier remove snow from a monument in World War II Nazi concentration camp Sajmiste in Belgrade, Serbia, where some 48,000 Jews, Serbs and Gypsies perished in the 1940's, Wednesday, Jan 27, 2010. The international Holocaust remembrance day marks the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz on Jan. 27, 1945.

Serbian Army soldier remove snow from a monument in World War II Nazi concentration camp Sajmiste in Belgrade, Serbia, where some 48,000 Jews, Serbs and Gypsies perished in the 1940's, Wednesday, Jan 27, 2010. The international Holocaust remembrance day marks the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz on Jan. 27, 1945.

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A Serbian military honor guard pay homage to the victims of the Holocaust at a monument in World War II Nazi concentration camp Sajmiste in Belgrade, Serbia, where some 48,000 Jews, Serbs and Gypsies perished in the 1940's, Wednesday, Jan 27, 2010. The international Holocaust remembrance day marks the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz on Jan. 27, 1945.

A Serbian military honor guard pay homage to the victims of the Holocaust at a monument in World War II Nazi concentration camp Sajmiste in Belgrade, Serbia, where some 48,000 Jews, Serbs and Gypsies perished in the 1940's, Wednesday, Jan 27, 2010. The international Holocaust remembrance day marks the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz on Jan. 27, 1945.

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Serbian President Boris Tadic, right, pays homage to the victims of the Holocaust at a monument in World War II Nazi concentration camp Sajmiste in Belgrade, Serbia, where some 48,000 Jews, Serbs and Gypsies perished in the 1940's, Wednesday, Jan 27, 2010. The international Holocaust remembrance day marks the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz on Jan. 27, 1945.

Serbian President Boris Tadic, right, pays homage to the victims of the Holocaust at a monument in World War II Nazi concentration camp Sajmiste in Belgrade, Serbia, where some 48,000 Jews, Serbs and Gypsies perished in the 1940's, Wednesday, Jan 27, 2010. The international Holocaust remembrance day marks the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz on Jan. 27, 1945.

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Newly elected Serbian Patriarch Irinej Gavrilovic, left, leaves the Congregational church accompanied by Bishop Vasilije Kacavenda, Belgrade, Serbia, Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. Gavrilovic has been elected as the new patriarch. Irinej, 80, was picked Friday in a lottery-like draw among three candidates who were initially chosen in a secret ballot by 45 Holy Synod bishops.

Newly elected Serbian Patriarch Irinej Gavrilovic, left, leaves the Congregational church accompanied by Bishop Vasilije Kacavenda, Belgrade, Serbia, Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. Gavrilovic has been elected as the new patriarch. Irinej, 80, was picked Friday in a lottery-like draw among three candidates who were initially chosen in a secret ballot by 45 Holy Synod bishops.

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Serbian Orthodox Church elders attend  the litury ceremony in Belgrade's Congregational church, Serbia, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. The Serbian Orthodox Church has enthroned its new leader, Patriarch Irinej, a moderate who has recently called for better ties with Roman Catholics.

Serbian Orthodox Church elders attend the litury ceremony in Belgrade's Congregational church, Serbia, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. The Serbian Orthodox Church has enthroned its new leader, Patriarch Irinej, a moderate who has recently called for better ties with Roman Catholics.

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Serbian Orthodox Church believers attend the liturgy in Belgrade's Congregational church, Serbia, Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. The Holy Meeting of the Serbian Orthodox Church has 44 members and they are all expected to vote Friday for the election of the 45th Patriarch of the Serbian Orthodox Church.

Serbian Orthodox Church believers attend the liturgy in Belgrade's Congregational church, Serbia, Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. The Holy Meeting of the Serbian Orthodox Church has 44 members and they are all expected to vote Friday for the election of the 45th Patriarch of the Serbian Orthodox Church.

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Serbian Orthodox Church leaders attend the liturgy in Belgrade's Congregational church, Serbia, Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. The Holy Meeting of the Serbian Orthodox Church has 44 members and they are all expected to vote Friday for the election of the 45th Patriarch of the Serbian Orthodox Church.

Serbian Orthodox Church leaders attend the liturgy in Belgrade's Congregational church, Serbia, Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. The Holy Meeting of the Serbian Orthodox Church has 44 members and they are all expected to vote Friday for the election of the 45th Patriarch of the Serbian Orthodox Church.

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Metropolite Amfilohije performs the liturgy in Belgrade's Congregational church, Serbia, Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. The Holy Meeting of the Serbian Orthodox Church has 44 members and they are all expected to vote Friday for the election of the 45th Patriarch of the Serbian Orthodox Church.

Metropolite Amfilohije performs the liturgy in Belgrade's Congregational church, Serbia, Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. The Holy Meeting of the Serbian Orthodox Church has 44 members and they are all expected to vote Friday for the election of the 45th Patriarch of the Serbian Orthodox Church.

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Metropolite Amfilohije, center, performs the liturgy in Belgrade's Congregational church, Serbia, Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. The Holy Meeting of the Serbian Orthodox Church has 44 members and they are all expected to vote Friday for the election of the 45th Patriarch of the Serbian Orthodox Church.

Metropolite Amfilohije, center, performs the liturgy in Belgrade's Congregational church, Serbia, Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. The Holy Meeting of the Serbian Orthodox Church has 44 members and they are all expected to vote Friday for the election of the 45th Patriarch of the Serbian Orthodox Church.

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The cross at the Bishop Vasilije Kacavenda's ceremonial cap during the liturgy in Belgrade's Congregational church, Serbia, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. The Serbian Orthodox Church has enthroned its new leader, Patriarch Irinej, a moderate who has recently called for better ties with Roman Catholics.

The cross at the Bishop Vasilije Kacavenda's ceremonial cap during the liturgy in Belgrade's Congregational church, Serbia, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. The Serbian Orthodox Church has enthroned its new leader, Patriarch Irinej, a moderate who has recently called for better ties with Roman Catholics.

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The new head of the Serbian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Irinej, center, attends the liturgy ceremony in Belgrade's Congregational church, Serbia, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. The Serbian Orthodox Church has enthroned its new leader, Patriarch Irinej, a moderate who has recently called for better ties with Roman Catholics.

The new head of the Serbian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Irinej, center, attends the liturgy ceremony in Belgrade's Congregational church, Serbia, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. The Serbian Orthodox Church has enthroned its new leader, Patriarch Irinej, a moderate who has recently called for better ties with Roman Catholics.

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The new head of the Serbian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Irinej, center, attends the liturgy ceremony in Belgrade's Congregational church, Serbia, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. The Serbian Orthodox Church has enthroned its new leader, Patriarch Irinej, a moderate who has recently called for better ties with Roman Catholics.

The new head of the Serbian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Irinej, center, attends the liturgy ceremony in Belgrade's Congregational church, Serbia, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. The Serbian Orthodox Church has enthroned its new leader, Patriarch Irinej, a moderate who has recently called for better ties with Roman Catholics.

AP 

The new head of the Serbian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Irinej, gestures after the liturgy ceremony in Belgrade's Congregational church, Serbia, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. The Serbian Orthodox Church has enthroned its new leader, Patriarch Irinej, a moderate who has recently called for better ties with Roman Catholics.

The new head of the Serbian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Irinej, gestures after the liturgy ceremony in Belgrade's Congregational church, Serbia, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. The Serbian Orthodox Church has enthroned its new leader, Patriarch Irinej, a moderate who has recently called for better ties with Roman Catholics.

AP 

The new head of the Serbian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Irinej, performs the liturgy ceremony in Belgrade's Congregational church, Serbia, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. The Serbian Orthodox Church has enthroned its new leader, Patriarch Irinej, a moderate who has recently called for better ties with Roman Catholics.

The new head of the Serbian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Irinej, performs the liturgy ceremony in Belgrade's Congregational church, Serbia, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. The Serbian Orthodox Church has enthroned its new leader, Patriarch Irinej, a moderate who has recently called for better ties with Roman Catholics.

AP 

The new head of the Serbian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Irinej, attends a liturgy ceremony in Belgrade's Congregational church, Serbia, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. The Serbian Orthodox Church has enthroned its new leader, Patriarch Irinej, a moderate who has recently called for better ties with Roman Catholics.

The new head of the Serbian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Irinej, attends a liturgy ceremony in Belgrade's Congregational church, Serbia, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. The Serbian Orthodox Church has enthroned its new leader, Patriarch Irinej, a moderate who has recently called for better ties with Roman Catholics.

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The new head of the Serbian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Irinej gestures during his first press conference after last week's election to the post, in Belgrade, Serbia, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. Irinej, who is considered a moderate despite his tough position on Kosovo, was elected in a lottery-like draw among three candidates initially chosen in a secret ballot by 45 Serbian bishops. His election was seen as a compromise in a power struggle between hardliners and liberals in the church.

The new head of the Serbian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Irinej gestures during his first press conference after last week's election to the post, in Belgrade, Serbia, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. Irinej, who is considered a moderate despite his tough position on Kosovo, was elected in a lottery-like draw among three candidates initially chosen in a secret ballot by 45 Serbian bishops. His election was seen as a compromise in a power struggle between hardliners and liberals in the church.

AP 

The new head of the Serbian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Irinej speaks during his first press conference after last week's election to the post, in Belgrade, Serbia, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. Irinej, who is considered a moderate despite his tough position on Kosovo, was elected in a lottery-like draw among three candidates initially chosen in a secret ballot by 45 Serbian bishops. His election was seen as a compromise in a power struggle between hardliners and liberals in the church.

The new head of the Serbian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Irinej speaks during his first press conference after last week's election to the post, in Belgrade, Serbia, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. Irinej, who is considered a moderate despite his tough position on Kosovo, was elected in a lottery-like draw among three candidates initially chosen in a secret ballot by 45 Serbian bishops. His election was seen as a compromise in a power struggle between hardliners and liberals in the church.

AP 

A man walks down a street as snow falls in Belgrade, Serbia, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010. Heavy snowfalls are expected in Serbia throughout the week.

A man walks down a street as snow falls in Belgrade, Serbia, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010. Heavy snowfalls are expected in Serbia throughout the week.

AP 

A man and a woman push a cart down a street as snow falls in Belgrade, Serbia, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010. Heavy snowfalls are expected in Serbia throughout the week.

A man and a woman push a cart down a street as snow falls in Belgrade, Serbia, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010. Heavy snowfalls are expected in Serbia throughout the week.

AP 

A Serbian military honor guard pay homage to the victims of the Holocaust at a monument in World War II Nazi concentration camp Sajmiste in Belgrade, Serbia, where some 48,000 Jews, Serbs and Gypsies perished in the 1940's, Wednesday, Jan 27, 2010. The international Holocaust remembrance day marks the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz on Jan. 27, 1945.

A Serbian military honor guard pay homage to the victims of the Holocaust at a monument in World War II Nazi concentration camp Sajmiste in Belgrade, Serbia, where some 48,000 Jews, Serbs and Gypsies perished in the 1940's, Wednesday, Jan 27, 2010. The international Holocaust remembrance day marks the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz on Jan. 27, 1945.

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