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the Serbian Orthodox Church
Oktober 20, 2004
COMMUNIQUE
OF
THE HOLY SYNOD OF BISHOPS OF
THE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH
REGARDING THE DESTRUCTION OF
THE MONASTERY OF ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM
NEAR BITOLJ
 The
Holy Synod of Bishops of the Serbian Orthodox Church is shocked
and deeply saddened by the destruction of the monastery of St.
John Chrysostom (Svetoga Jovana Zlatousta) in the village of Nizepolje
near Bitolj at midnight on October 15, 2004, and considers this
to be a barbaric act of state terrorism on the part of the Government
in Skoplje, with the full collaboration of the schismatic bishops
in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
 The
Holy Synod of Bishops that responsibility for this crime (the
likes of which, truly, has never occurred in Europe in a time
of peace) lies primarily with the secular authorities. The schismatic
bishops, on the other hand, are congratulating themselves that
the destruction was carried out on the basis of their requests
and objectively witnessing that, ecclesiologically, they are completely
unaccountable. They have sealed their terrible sin of schism,
that is, the destruction of the unity of the Church of Christ
and conscious deception of a large number of faithful, with openly
attacking God and the Church, like the terrorists who destroy
churches and monasteries in Kosovo and Metohija.
The Holy Synod
of Bishops again calls on the appropriate authorities in Belgrade,
first and foremost, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State
Union of Serbia and Montenegro, taking advantage of the possibilities
offered them by international law and conventions of which our
country is also a signatory, to act more decisively to protect
their citizens, citizens of Serbian nationality in FYROM and,
finally, all those Orthodox Christians in FYROM who, by God’s
justice, are persecuted solely because they are in ecumenical
and canonical unity with the Serbian Orthodox Church and all other
Orthodox Churches. It is becoming apparent that the Former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia, besides Kosovo and Metohija, is the only
political entity in present-day Europe whose authorities not only
discriminate against but also brutally terrorize their own citizens
and compatriots because of their affiliation with the Orthodox
Church.
The Holy Synod
of Bishops offers its full support to Metropolitan Jovan of Veles
and Povardarje and his bishops, priests, monks and nuns, and the
faithful people of the Archdiocese of Ochrid that they may endure
all persecution and trials confronting them, finding comfort in
the Lord Christ Himself, Crucified and Resurrected in our name,
Who will bring an end to their suffering and ours.
Amen! God
grant that it be so!
From
the Office of the
Holy Synod of Bishops
PATRIARCH
PAVLE PRESENTS AWARD
TO DROSOS HATZITHEODOULOU
 On
Wednesday, October 20, 2004 in the Belgrade Patriarchate His Holiness
Serbian Patriarch Pavle presented Mr. Drosos Hatzitheodoulou,
the press attache of the Embassy of the Republic of Greece in
Belgrade, with the Order of St. Sava.
Members
of the Holy Synod of Bishops and other bishops and officials of
the Serbian Orthodox Church attended the ceremony.
 The
Order of St. Sava was given to Mr. Hatzitheodoulou for his contribution
to the Serbian Orthodox Church, and special contribution for the
restoration of Chilandar Monastery.
In a short
speech His Holiness Patriarch Pavle personally thanked Mr. Hatzitheodoulou
who has spent twenty years in Serbia and Belgrade selflessly working
on bringing the two Orthodox peoples closer together.
“I
love this people with all its virtues and shortcomings,” said
Mr. Hatzitheodoulou, thanking His Holiness Patriarch Pavle and
the Holy Synod for this high recognition.
At the end of his thank you speech he expressed the conviction
in the future of the Serbian people and thanked all those who
supported him in his work, especially the reporters with whom
he has worked closely for two decades.
BELGRADE
INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR 2004
PROMOTIONS
AT THE BOOKSTAND
OF THE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH
WEDNESDAY,
OCTOBER 20
5:00 p.m.
Monograph: Church of the Holy Trinity in Zemun. Participants include
author Nikola Ilic, Professor Dr. Vojislav Milovanovic, Deacon
Nebojsa Topolic
Singing by octet from the choir of the church of the Holy Trinity
in Zemun
THURSDAY,
OCTOBER 21
3:30 p.m.
“Soteriological Hypotheses of St. Anastasije of Alexandria” by
Presbyter Zeljko Djuric. Participants include the author and psychologist
Mila Tucovic.
4:40 p.m.
Concert by the group “Teodulija”
5:00 p.m.
Tamara Ognjevic: “Fasting Cookbook for Ascetics and Gourmets”.
Participants include Protonamesnik Miodrag Popovic, the editor
in chief of “Pravoslavlje” [Orthodoxy], and Radmila Misev, the
editor in chief of “Svetosavsko zvonce” [St. Sava’s Little Bell],
and the author.
6:00 p.m.
Diocese of Canada – “Rosary”, a textbook for religious instruction
(in Serbian and English). Participants include His Grace Bishop
Georgije of Canada and the author, Deacon Nenad Ilic; and
“Little Children’s Orthodox Calendar” by Zorica Salijevic. Speakers
include Davor Milicevic and the author.
7:00 p.m.
Conversation with Protopresbyter Savo Jovic, a writer whose most
recent book “Christ’s Follower of St. Sava, Mihajlo Pupin” has
just been published. Father Savo will be talking with readers
and signing books at the stand.
FRIDAY,
OCTOBER 22
5:00 p.m.
Presentation of the editions of the Publishing Council of the
Moscow Patriarchate, and the album “75 Years of the Russian Patriarch”,
including a video presentation. Speakers include Protopresbyter
Vladimir Silovyev, and Father Vitaly Tarasyev, the administrator
of the Representative Office of the Moscow Patriarchate.
6:00 p.m.
Presentation of the book “I Have Dreams but Look What Is Happening
to Me”, a collection of works by Kosovo and Metohija students
published by Svetigora. Participants include Jordan Nikolic, the
professors of the Niksic Secondary School, and Mrs. Monja Jovic,
representative of the NGO “Ramondija Serbika”. Hosted by Radmila
Misev.
7:00 p.m.
Presentation of the magazine “PRAVOSLAVLJE”, the official publication
of the Serbian Patriarchate. Participants include editor in chief
Protonamesnik Miodrag Popovic and operations editor Branimir Nesic.
Hosted by Sanja Lubardic.
SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 23
2:00 p.m.
Presentation of the Serbian Orthodox children’s magazine “Svetosavsko
zvonce”, the children’s book “The Magic Meadow” by Slavica Tomic,
and Workbooks for Religious Instruction by Presbyter Kosta Kovjanic.
Participants include Dr. Drago Sando, authors Slavica Tomic and
Father Kosta Kovjanic, and Radmila Misev, the editor in chief
of “Svetosavsko zvonce”.
3:00 p.m.
Natalija V. Narocnicka: “Russians and Slavs in a World of Change”,
translated by Professor Dr. Dimitrije Kalezic. Speakers include
academician Veselin Djuretic, Dr. Drago Sando, and the translator.
4:00 p.m.
Russian Church presents the book “The Liturgical Use of Bells”.
The promotion will be accompanied by audio samples of bells ringing
in Orthodox churches. Speakers include Aleksandar Belyakov and
Dr. Ksenija Koncarevic.
5:00 p.m.
“The Ladder of Mysterious Ascent” by His Grace Bishop Jovan Puric
of Dioclea. Speakers include the author and Dr. Radovan Bigovic.
Hosted by Dragana Arsic.
6:00 p.m.
Presentation of a special issue of the magazine “Svevidje” on
THE SERBIAN LANGUAGE IN MONTENEGRO. Speakers include His Grace
Bishop Joanikije of Budimlje and Niksic, academician Matija Beckovic,
professors from Niksic who were fired because of their efforts
to retain the subject name of SERBIAN LANGUAGE instead of “mother
language” as it has been renamed.
SUNDAY,
OCTOBER 24
4:00 p.m.
Russian church presents the magazine “Bogoslovski trudij”. Speakers
include deputy editor in chief Yuri Polischuk and Dr. Ksenija
Koncarevic.
5:00 p.m.
Presentation of the DVD “DUHOVNICI” [Spiritual Leaders] by Velja
Pavlovic. Discussion follows.
6:00 p.m.
“The Bible Encyclopedia, Vol. 1, A-L” by Protodeacon Radomir Rakic.
Speakers include the author and Zivica Tucic.
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PROMOTIONS
BY THE PUBLISHING HOUSE
OF THE METROPOLITANATE OF MONTENEGRO
AND THE LITTORAL - SVETIGORA
THURSDAY,
OCTOBER 21
6:00 p.m.
Presentation of the book “TEACHINGS OF ELDER SIMEON OF DAJBABA
MONASTERY”. Speakers include the abbot of Cetinje Monastery, Fr.
Luka; the abbot of Dajbaba Monastery, Father Isak; and Dr. Radovan
Bigovic. Program hosted by Father Petar. Promotion will be held
at the “Svetigora” stand in Hall 14.
FRIDAY,
OCTOBER 22
6:00 p.m.
Presentation of the book “I Have Dreams but Look What Is Happening
to Me”, a collection of works by Kosovo and Metohija students
published by Svetigora. Participants include Jordan Nikolic, the
professors of the Niksic Secondary School, and Mrs. Monja Jovic,
representative of the NGO “Ramondija Serbika”. Hosted by Radmila
Misev. Promotion will be held at the Serbian Orthodox Church stand
in Hall 1.
SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 23
7:00 p.m.
Presentation of “Svetigora’s” editions on the occasion of the
First Serbian Uprising. Participants include His Eminence Metropolitan
Amfilohije of Montenegro and the Littoral, academician Matija
Beckovic, Professor Dr. Drago Cupic, and authors Pedja Vukic,
Jovan Markus, and Dragan Lakicevic. Program hosted by Simon Djuretic.
PROMOTION WILL BE HELD IN THE AUDITORIUM ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF
HALL 14.
SUNDAY,
OCTOBER 24
Presentation
of “Anthology on Nikon of Jerusalem”. Participants include Father
Jovan Culibrk. Promotion will be held at the “Svetigora” stand
in Hall 14.
[All
original titles are in Serbian, as are the works themselves.]
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