KARAN: EASTER HOLIDAYS STRENGTHEN US IN FAITH AND FAMILY VALUES

BANJA LUKA, APRIL 11 /SRNA/ – The President of Republika Srpska Siniša Karan, stated in his Easter greeting that these festive days strengthen believers in faith, justice, truth, and family values, which are the foundations of the Serbian people's tradition.

"On the occasion of the upcoming Easter, I extend my heartfelt greetings and wishes that you welcome and celebrate this greatest Christian holiday in peace, joy, and good health, honoring the tradition of our people," the greeting states. Karan also extended Easter greetings to His Holiness, Serbian Patriarch Porfirije, as well as to metropolitans, bishops, clergy, monastics, and the faithful. He noted that the Resurrection reminds us of the fundamental values and truths of the Serbian people, as well as that love triumphs over hatred, light always prevails over darkness, and life over death. "I wish you to celebrate Easter in peace, joy, and prosperity, surrounded by your loved ones, with faith in the strength of life and the victory of good. Christ is risen - Indeed, He is risen!" the greeting states. The Serbian Orthodox Church celebrates tomorrow the greatest Christian holiday-Easter, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, which represents the essence of the Christian faith.