08.10.2025.
Minister Gašić attends Hierarchical Liturgy at Hilandar Monastery
As part of his two-day visit to the Hilandar Monastery accompanied by members of his collegium and military chaplains, Minister of Defence Bratislav Gašić attended today the Divine Hierarchical Liturgy held there.
Bishop Dositej of Lipljan concelebrated the Divine Hierarchical Liturgy with clergy and the deacon.On that occasion, Minister Gašić thanked Archimandrite Methodios, Abbot of the Hilandar Monastery, and the monastery’s monks for the warm welcome, emphasizing the enduring significance of Hilandar in preserving Serbian faith, culture, and identity.
– I am grateful to Abbot Methodios and the monastery’s monks for the warm hospitality and the opportunity to join together in worship and prayer at this sacred place, which preserves Serbian spirituality and history. To be on Mount Athos, at the Hilandar Monastery, means to feel a connection with our ancestors and the foundations of our Orthodox faith – said Minister Gašić.During his visit to Hilandar, the Minister spoke with the Abbot about the importance of preserving Serbia’s spiritual heritage and the value of continued cooperation between the Minisry of Defence, the military, and the Church.
Minister Gašić was accompanied on his two-day visit to Hilandar by members of his collegium, representatives of the Serbian Armed Forces General Staff, and Military Bishop Dositej.
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