It was written on the tomb of Metropolitan Josif Cvijovic (1878-1957), in the Vavedenje Monastery in Belgrade.

Lord, I plowed and, I dug, I was tortured and I fought as I knew and I could, but I have always served You kindly, faithfully and devotedlu.

The time of eternal rest is coming.

That is why, my Lord and Father, I ask You to forgive me for my sins and my troubles, "forgive the sinful Metropolitan Joseph of Skopski.

Written on the tomb of Metropolitan Josif Cvijovic (1878-1957), in the Vavedenje Monastery in Belgrade.