 Due to his status as a public figure, polarised public opinion over Amfilohije is either positive or negative.Among Montenegrin Serbs, Amfilohije is a popular figure and in polls conducted during 2003-2004 he ranked as one of the top trusted people in public life of Montenegro.As a divisive figure Amfilohije has been portrayed by Montenegrin pro independence parties, some intellectuals and the MOC as a "war criminal" and "fundamentalist" causing conflict among fellow citizens.