The feast of Saint Sava was solemnly celebrated in Banja Luka

His Grace Jefrem, Bishop of Banja Luka celebrated the Holy Hierarchal Liturgy in the Cathedral church of Christ the Saviour in Banja Luka on 27 January 2020, on the feast of Saint Sava. 

After the Liturgy the rite of blessing and breaking the slava cake. As in previous years, in a spirit of the Saint Sava's tradition there was reciting and giving of gifts to the youngerst members of the Church, among which there were children from the Orthodox kindergarten "Little Angel''.

The feast day of Saint Sava was also celebrated in all schools on the territory of the city of Banja Luka.

In the Cultural centre "Banski dvor" a traditional Saint Sava's Academy was held. The Academy was also attended by Minister of Education and Culture of the Republika Srpska Mrs. Natalija Trivic, Mayor of Banja Luka Mr. Igor Radojicic, Director of the Secretariat for Religions of the Republic Mr. Dragan Davidovic, General Consul of the Republic of Serbia to Banja Luka Mr. Vladimir Nikolic, clergy of the Diocese of Banja Luka and many believers.