The Serbian Orthodox Church has constantly encouraged Serbian women to give birth to more children for "the sake of the nation." But the recent statement made by Patriarch Irinej has sparked numerous reactions, especially in social networks.
"Serbian women are forced to litter. They are obliged to rejuvenate our country and we recommend that women give girth in the spirit of God," he said in an interview for the tabloid "Alo".
There were many reactions through social networks, some reminded to Church of its expenses and luxury."The patriarch and the Church should sell their "fleet" of luxury cars and the buildings to help young mothers raise their children, as they look very concerned about it," was the reaction of a citizens.
In Serbia the Church owns real estates and the most expensive cars used by its priests, a luxury that has been criticized many times..