HILANDAR MONASTERY AWARDED THE ORDER OF REPUBLIKA SRPSKA ON NECKLACE

BANJA LUKA, NOVEMBER 10 /SRNA/ – President Milorad Dodik tonight presented the Abbot of Hilandar Monastery, Archimandrite Metodije, with the Order of Republika Srpska on a Necklace, awarded to this holy Serbian imperial monastery.

Hilandar Monastery received the highest decoration of Republika Srpska in recognition of its exceptional merits in preserving the spiritual, cultural and historical heritage of the Serb people, as well as its invaluable contribution to strengthening unity, the Orthodox faith and the spiritual ties between Hilandar and Republika Srpska. The ceremony was attended by newly elected President of Republika Srpska Savo Minić, Republika Srpska National Assembly Speaker Nenad Stevandić, ministers in the Republika Srpska Government, Marko Romić, chair of the Republika Srpska Government Commission for Hilandar Monastery, representatives of the Serbian Orthodox Church and other distinguished guests from the cultural, political and public life of Srpska. The presentation of this high state decoration to Hilandar Monastery was held as part of the Days of Hilandar in Republika Srpska event. An exhibition entitled "The Athonite Bundle of Budimir Hristodul" opened tonight at the Republika Srpska Government seat, followed by a screening of the documentary film "Milošta". The event represents the central ceremony of the Days of Hilandar in Republika Srpska, which are being held between November9 and 12.