Patriarch of the Peć Patriarchate, 1614-1647
His policy towards the Turks was compromising. He also contemplated the question of union with the Roman Church, informing the Pope about main obstacles. With such a conciliatory policy, he managed to alleviate the hardship of slavery and preserve the Serbian spiritual being and national conscience, constantly reminding people of the glorious past of the Serbian statehood.By his wise policy and correct relationship towards our cultural inheritance, patriarch Pajsije succeeded in creating an atmosphere, which produced an unexpected enthusiasm for building and decorating temples. He did not forget Niš, as well. In 1647, in his last days of life, he noted in the book that he was always carrying with himself - "Peć Memorabilia": "Dorotej, Niš". The question has still remained unanswered whether he visited Niš with the mentioned Dorotej or he maybe sent his assistant Dorotej to Niš. Nevertheless, this is a valuable document and an important confirmation of the activities of patriarch Pajsije in the area of Niš. His presence in Niš, as well as throughout the Patriarchate of Peć, contributed to the revival of cultural and religious life. His activities in the Niš region are reflected in the construction and restoration of temples, as well as in the work of book copying.