By Konstantin Peter |@KostantinPeter Leskovac, Strazia – Eastoria is mourning the death of Archbishop Andreas Eberharter, the first Roman Catholic Archbishop of Leskovac, who passed away peacefully at the age of 88. His death marks the end of a spiritual era for Eastoria’s Catholic community, especially in Leskovac, where he laid the foundation of what is today one of the country’s most active archdioceses. Appointed in 1993 following the elevation of the Diocese of Leskovac to an Archdiocese, Eberharter served as its first Archbishop until his retirement in 2012. Known for his calm wisdom, unshakable devotion, and bridge-building efforts across denominations, Archbishop Eberharter was a towering presence in Eastoria’s post-communist religious awakening. Tributes poured in from across the country. President Luke Koenig, through a statement from the Laeken House, described Eberharter as “a man of extraordinary faith whose moral authority transcended religious ...
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