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Metropolitan Joanikije

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Metropolitan Joanikije book promotion in Budva

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Latest: Ćirilicom Festival promotes Metropolitan Joanikije’s book

During the tenth anniversary of the ‘Ćirilicom’ festival in Budva, Metropolitan Joanikije of Montenegro and the Littoral promoted his book, ‘Duh diše gdje hoće’ (The Spirit Breathes Where It Wills). The volume, published

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Orthodox liturgical services in Montenegro and Serbia

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Latest: Orthodox Metropolitans lead liturgical services in Montenegro and Serbia

In mid-September 2026, high-ranking Orthodox clergy conducted various liturgical services across Montenegro and Serbia. Metropolitan Atanasije of Mileševo led services in Prijepolje and Priboj, including a prayer servic

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Wildfires in Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Latest: Herceg Novi to award firefighters for August fire response

Wildfires have caused significant disruption in Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina. In Montenegro, the civil movement ‘IDEMOOO!’ called for an emergency session of the Herceg Novi Municipal Assembly as fires spread fr

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Orthodox Church religious ceremonies for new school year

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Latest: Greece implements strict new nutritional rules for school canteens

Orthodox Metropolitans in Montenegro, Greece, and Serbia have conducted various religious ceremonies and visits to mark the beginning of the new academic year and strengthen ecclesiastical ties. In Montenegro and Greece

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Orthodox Church martyrdom commemorations

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Latest: Orthodox Church commemorates martyrs Adrian and Natalia

The Orthodox Church commemorates various Christian martyrs from the early Roman Empire through various feast days. On August 24, the Church observes the martyrdom of Saints Anikita and Fotije. Anikita, a high-ranking off

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Commemoration of Belvedere events in Montenegro

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Latest: Cetinje gathering marks fifth anniversary of Belvedere events

In September 2026, a gathering titled ‘National Unity and Solidarity – Our Imperative’ was held in Cetinje to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the Belvedere events. Organized by the Center for Civil Rights as part of

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32nd Sarajevo Film Festival concludes with major awards

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Latest: Sarajevo Film Festival showcases film on Serbian protests

The 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF) concluded its run, which took place from August 14 to 21. The event, which featured approximately 250 films with a focus on Southeast European cinema, ended with a major awards cerem

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Savina Monastery religious and academic celebrations

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Latest: Savina Monastery hosts Svetouspenska Academy for 13th Square of Cyrillic

Savina Monastery in Montenegro held celebrations for its patronal feast, the Dormition of the Mother of God. The event included religious services led by Metropolitan Joanikije of Montenegro and the Littoral, featuring a

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Orthodox Dormition Feast Celebrations in Balkans and Moldova

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Latest: Orthodox Christians celebrate the Dormition of the Mother of God

As the feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos (also known as Velika Gospojina) is observed on August 28, 2026, Orthodox Christians across the Balkans and Moldova are celebrating the conclusion of the two-week Gospojinsk

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Ćirilicom festival in Budva

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Latest: Budva hosts tenth anniversary of Cyrillic culture festival

The tenth anniversary of the ‘Ćirilicom’ festival has commenced in the old town of Budva, Montenegro. The multidisciplinary event, which runs through mid-September, features a program spanning literature, theater, opera,

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Orthodox liturgy at Cetinje Monastery

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Latest: Religious leaders hold services in Montenegro and the Vatican

Metropolitan Joanikije of Montenegro and the Littoral and Bishop Paisije of Dioclea conducted a Holy Hierarchical Liturgy at the Cetinje Monastery. During the service, Protosinodal Gavrilo Raičević delivered a sermon bas

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