ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD MILK-GIVER CEREMONIALLY WELCOMED IN PALE

PALE, NOVEMBER 12 /SRNA/ - The faithful from Pale and the Sarajevo-Romanija region ceremonially welcomed today Archimandrite Methodius, Abbot of Hilandar Monastery, who, accompanied by monks Toma and Hariton, brought an authentic replica of the miraculous Icon of the Mother of God Milk-Giver, which will henceforth adorn the Church of the Assembly of St. Archangel Gabriel in Pale.

In addition to a large number of citizens, the welcoming ceremony was attended by Minister for Scientific and Technological Development and Higher Education Draga Mastilović and Republika Srpska National Assembly member Aco Stanišić.

Following the ceremonial welcome in Nikola Tesla Street, the icon will be carried in a procession to the church, where it will be placed on its throne.

Afterwards, Archimandrite Methodius will celebrate the Divine Liturgy, concelebrated by the monastery brotherhood and the clergy of Pale.