Greetings from municipal leaders for Easter

The leaders of several local governments sent their congratulations on the occasion of the biggest Christian holiday, Easter.

Martinović: Easter indicates the importance of love, tolerance and respect for others

The President of the Municipality of Kolašin, Vladimir Martinović, congratulated the Metropolitan of Montenegro and the Littoral, Joaniki, and the citizens of Montenegro who are celebrating Easter today.

"I send my sincere congratulations on the occasion of Easter, the greatest Christian holiday. May this bright and joyful holiday bring peace, love, joy and hope for a better tomorrow into your lives. Easter is the time when we remember the resurrection of Jesus and his great work that brought us salvation and faith in eternal life. This holiday encourages us to think about the importance of togetherness, how important it is to support and help each other, especially in these difficult times when we face numerous challenges and uncertainties. Easter also shows us the importance of love, tolerance and respect for others. Let this holiday be an incentive to cherish these values ​​in our lives, to be good to ourselves and others and to help those who are in trouble. I wish you to spend this Easter in the circle of your loved ones, to love and be loved, to look forward to every moment and enjoy every day," said Martinović.

Katić: Easter calls us to show nobility, humanity and understanding

The President of the Municipality of Herceg Novi, Stevan Katic, congratulated the believers of the Orthodox faith and the clergy on Easter.

"Resurrection is the victory of life and light over death and nothingness, which reminds us that we have the strength and obligation to oppose everything bad and to go through life guided by kindness, love and hope. Easter calls us to always show nobility, humanity in our thoughts and actions and understanding, to forgive and to embrace each other, because that is the direction towards a better tomorrow for everyone. May the dawn of the greatest Christian holiday and all the days that follow it bring you and your loved ones the joy of meeting, health, happiness and well-being," he stated Katić.

Injac: Easter to encourage us to overcome challenges and create a brighter future together

The mayor of Podgorica, Olivera Injac, wished Easter to all Orthodox believers with the wish that they celebrate it in love and well-being.

"Easter reminds us of the values ​​of forgiveness and mutual understanding. I want Easter to encourage us to overcome challenges and create a brighter future for Podgorica and Montenegro together," said Injac.

Komnenović: The day of victory of eternal life over death

The President of the Municipality of Tivat Željko Komnenović, on behalf of himself and the Municipality of Tivat, sent his congratulations to all fellow citizens who mark and celebrate the biggest Christian holiday, Easter, according to the Julian calendar.

"The Resurrection of Christ, the day of the victory of eternal life over death, may it fill us with joy, inspire us to do good for each other and be grateful for everything we have, to always celebrate in harmony the richness of our differences and all the universal values ​​of Christianity - love, peace and kindness . Christ is Risen! Truly Risen," reads Komnenović's congratulatory message.

Raičević: For centuries, Easter has empowered people to create a better world

President of the Municipality of Bar Dušan Raičević he sent his congratulations to the Archpriest Vicar of Bar, Archpriest Slobodan Zeković, the clergy and all believers of the Orthodox faith.

"Easter is an all-time symbol of the victory of good over evil, light over darkness and love over hate, so its messages are even more significant for us in Bar and Montenegro.

"As the inspiration of Christian dogma and beliefs, Easter has empowered people for centuries to create a better world and society based on the acceptance and equality of people, regardless of everything that divides us. I sincerely wish that these universal values ​​of Easter will be with us in the Bar, as they have been until now , an incentive for harmony and remind us of the beauty of the common life that has survived and grown in harmony here for centuries.

"Only together, united around noble and highly moral ideals and values ​​carried by religion, will we be ready enough to face all the challenges that time brings and provide a chance for happiness to every individual.

"With a sincere desire to celebrate Easter in good health and joy, in the warmth of your home with your loved ones, sharing joy with all people and neighbors, I once again congratulate you on the greatest Christian holiday with the traditional message - Christ is risen - the true resurrection", the congratulation reads. President Raičević.

Đurašković: Symbol of eternal life and hope

Mayor of the Capital City of Cetinje Nikola Đurašković he sent a congratulatory message to all believers of the Orthodox faith.

"I heartily congratulate all citizens of the Orthodox faith on Easter, the greatest Christian holiday. As a symbol of eternal life and hope, Easter always inspires us to do good deeds and reminds us of universal Christian values ​​dedicated to peace, understanding and respect among nations and all people of good will.

"Along with congratulations, I also send sincere wishes that this great holiday strengthens hope and faith in a better future and that the joys brought by Easter be a guide in everything we do for ourselves, our loved ones and society as a whole. Happy Easter," he said.

Kovačević: Nikšić returned to his roots

President of Nikšić Municipality Marko Kovacevic he congratulated Serbian Patriarch Porfiri, Metropolitan Joaniki of Montenegro and Littoral, Bishop Metodi of Budamlje-Nikšić, the Archbishop's Vicarage of Nikšić and all the faithful of the Serbian Orthodox Church with the wish to celebrate it in peace, health and joy.

"All our defeats and victories in this world cannot be compared to the Truth that Christ rose, defeated death and gave life to the dead in the graves. Our local Church has been spreading this Truth for more than eight centuries in this area, starting from Saint Sava and ending today's bishops on his throne and the thrones of our ancient dioceses. They are trying to hide the truth from us, to silence it, just as they are trying to prove that our Nikšić is someone else's city and not St. Basil of Ostrog. However, the truth always finds a way, and this year St. Vasilije Ostroški formally becomes the glory of our city. This is only a symbolic confirmation of what the people have felt for a long time, but also an indication that Nikšić has returned to his roots and that he can now more confidently step into a better future, giving everyone enough space to achieve their personal and professional goals. ", stated Kovačević.

He also wished that "this great holiday gives everyone wisdom, patience and courage to stay healthy in body and spirit and to persevere in the fight for those values ​​that adorned our famous ancestors".

Jokić: Celebrating life and nurturing true values

President of the Municipality of Kotor Vladimir Jokic he congratulated the archpriest archpriest of Kotor-Tivat archpriest Nemanja Krivokapić, clergy and citizens of the Orthodox faith on the holiday.

"May the light of the risen Christ bring joy to your homes, peace and love to your hearts and souls. I want you to celebrate this holiday surrounded by family and friends, celebrating life and cherishing true, timeless values, for the benefit of all. Happy Easter, Christ is Risen." stated Jokic.

Mršulja: Peace, forgiveness and love

President of the Kotor Municipality Assembly Maja Mršulja she congratulated the faithful of the Serbian Orthodox Church, the clergy of the Church of St. Nicholas in Kotor, the archbishop of Kotor-Tivat, the archpriest of Kotor Nemanja Krivokapić, citizens and citizens.

"The holiday of Christ's resurrection reminds us again and again of timeless values, of peace, forgiveness and love between people. I wish you to spend the mild days in good health, filled with joy, peace and well-being. In the spirit of the holiday we celebrate, I send my most sincere congratulations with a joyful greeting of eternal truth and hope, 'Christ is risen - He is truly risen,'" she wrote.

Nenezić: Easter to promote harmony

President of the Municipal Assembly of Bar Branislav Nenezić he sent a congratulatory message to all citizens of the Orthodox faith in Bar and Montenegro, "with sincere wishes that the celebration of Easter in all homes brings joy, good health and encourages harmony among relatives, neighbors and all people of good will".

"I am sure that the spirit of Easter, which represents a new birth and love among all of us, will be another opportunity for all of us to re-examine ourselves and to focus even more strongly on the effort to continue to promote the universal values ​​of good in the civil society to which we strive .

"The joy in these festive days, which we in Bar have been sharing with our neighbors for centuries, will be another impulse of inspiration to strengthen mutual understanding, spread solidarity and mutual respect, as the only way to create a safer future for all citizens of Bar.

"In Bar, we have always known how to do that, but let's remind ourselves in these mild days to respect and protect each other, let's continue to walk the path that our wise and famous ancestors showed us and paved, so that today we can strive for our Bar and our Montenegro with sincere unity ", said Nenezić.