Central celebration of the 1700th anniversary of the Edict of Milan in Kukljin

Central celebration of the 1700th anniversary of the Edict of Milan in Kukljin
Central celebration of the 1700th anniversary of the Edict of Milan in Kukljin
Central celebration of the 1700th anniversary of the Edict of Milan in Kukljin
Central celebration of the 1700th anniversary of the Edict of Milan in Kukljin

On Saturday, 13 July 2013, on the feast of Saint Peter, the central celebration of the Diocese of Krusevac on the occasion of the marking the 1700th anniversary of the publication of the Edict of Milan (313 A.D.) was held on Gradiste hill which belongs to a village of Kukljin (near Krusevac). The church of Holy Emperor Constantine and Empress Helen is located on the hill which locals call Gradiste.

His Grace Bishop David of Krusevac celebrated the Holy Hierarchal Liturgy with the concelebration of more than 60 priests of the Diocese of Krusevac. Lots of local residents of the parish of Kukljin attended the Liturgy. The Bishop awarded protopresbyter Dalibor Milosevic with the precious cross for his effort and dedication towards the parish and the Diocese of Krusevac.

Following the Liturgy a festive art program was performed by members of local cultural and art society “Ivica Jeremic-Sicer” from Kukljin. The celebration was concluded with the agape feast.

Source: Diocese of Krusevac

Central celebration of the 1700th anniversary of the Edict of Milan in Kukljin
Central celebration of the 1700th anniversary of the Edict of Milan in Kukljin
Central celebration of the 1700th anniversary of the Edict of Milan in Kukljin
Central celebration of the 1700th anniversary of the Edict of Milan in Kukljin