Before he went to the Security Center in Nikšić to make a statement, the Bishop of Budimlja, Nikšić, Joanikije, asked the citizens gathered in front of the diocesan home to celebrate the holiday of St. Vasilija.
"There are these measures introduced by the state. Whether they are legal or not, they exist. There is a problem with people's health. We understand everything, both the state and the services. However, some people did not understand well what the litany of St. Basil in Nikšić means for the people ", said Joanikije, while the citizens applauded him and chanted "We will not give the shrines" and "We will not give the bishop".
Joanikije told the citizens that there was no need for incidents because the policemen who came were just doing their job.
"We will go in a civilized manner and make statements", he said, but the citizens interrupted him with shouts of "Everyone, everyone", to which he replied: "You are right in what you say, everyone. We were all at the litia. There is no guilt here. If you think you should help us, it does not suit us to make any kind of incident. We do not run away from the law. We have fully respected the Constitution of Montenegro and all laws. Thank you. We will have our fight for justice, truth and the law for the position of the church in Montenegro. Gori continues. This is not one moment. This will last a long time," said Joanikije.
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Ostoja Knežević told the citizens that it was the bishop's blessing that they be human and charged them with St. Basil to honor it.
Citizens in front of the CB chanted "Drop the armor", called the police to join them, there was a "heated" atmosphere, but the police did not react, and the priests tried to keep the peace and prevent any incident.
The police did not react even after 23 p.m. when the curfew came into effect.
Priest Slobodan Jokić told the citizens that he would only do them a favor if they remained calm.
"If you don't listen to the blessing, you are doing it against us. Listen to the bishop and the priests. This is St. Basil's day when there is peace. I pray to God and St. Basil. Do not cause problems," Jokić pleaded.
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