Radič, Grand Čelnik

Who is Radič, Grand Čelnik?

Radič was a Serbian nobleman that had the title of Grand Čelnik, the highest dignitary after the Serbian monarch. He began his service under Prince, later Despot, Stefan Lazarević as čelnik, then was elevated to Grand Čelnik during the rule of Despot Đurađ Branković. He was very wealthy, and held the silver mines in Novo Brdo of the Serbian Despotate. Radič founded and renovated several churches and monasteries which still exist, including the notable Vraćevšnica and Kastamonitou. He took monastic vows and became a monk in Kastamonitou where he spent his last years.

He held the highest position, under Stefan Lazarević and Đurađ Branković, and was the longest office-holder, and the most powerful political figure besides the monarch in his time.