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Well, it seems to me that his departure completed the circle of the lately reposed patriarchs (Teoctist of Romania, Christodoulos of Greece, Alexei of Russia)...all of them had hard times, may God rest them now in peace.

About Patriarch Pavle, I'd like to share some 'funny' stories I've heard,though very deep in spiritual meaning

He would rather use public transport instead of a private car; once, it was a hot summer, he had to go to a church and, of course, he chose to go by bus; however, his deacon was not so happy for this decision 'Father, let us go with the car, not by bus', but Patriarch Pavle responded firmly 'no, by bus'; but the deacon insisted 'Father, it is hot, people are dressed indecently, I wonder what we'll see?'; then the Patriarch responded 'well, father, everyone sees what he want!'

Once, seeing a wonderful black car in front of the Cathedral, he asked 'whose this car?' 'Father, it belongs to one of your bishops!' 'hmm! I wonder what kind o cars would they have if they would not have given the poverty vow?'