Announcements

Visit of the Ambassador of Hungary

Today, the Sacred Monastery of Bigorski was honoured with a friendly visit from the Ambassador of the Republic of Hungary, H.E. Mr. András Klein, accompanied by his associate, Mr. Erik Vangel. On this occasion, His Excellency presented the Bigorski Library with a donation of some twenty valuable book editions from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…

Announcement for the Blood Donation Drive at Bigorski Monastery

“Give a Drop of Life” Beloved brothers and sisters, With heartfelt gratitude to God for all His blessings, we inform you that, with the blessing of our Elder, Bishop Partenij of Antania, and in the spirit of mutual love and solidarity, a blood donation drive will be held next week at the Bigorski Monastery under…

In honour of the Independence Day

Bigorski Monastery "St John the Baptist" What the oxygen for the body is, that is the liberty for the human soul. The more self-awareness a nation has, the more it cherishes its freedom. (Iv. S) September 8th, 1991 proclaimed to the entire world the truth that Macedonia is worthy of the gift of freedom and…

Announcement on the Typikon of the Forgiveness Sunday Vespers

From the very beginning of the past week, which is also called the "Vestibule of Repentance," "Forefeast of Abstinence," or "Preparatory Week of the Holy Fast," the Holy Orthodox Church has, through its divine services, continuously called for heartfelt repentance—a repentance that brings forgiveness of sins and thus opens the gates to true fasting. The…

Christmas Nativity Scene for Your Home

It comes again—a new beginning, a new birth, a new hope. The Church trembles with joy, preparing in its heart and in its courtyards to welcome the Divine Infant. A Child is born unto us, a Son is given to us. Let us welcome Him with joy, receive Him with love. Let us also sing…

Condolence on the tragic events

The Holy Bigorski Monastery, with its Elder, the Bishop of Antania Mr. Parthenius, expresses its deepest sympathy to the relatives of the murder victims Panche Zhezhovski and Vanja Gjorchevska, comforting them that in these tragic and difficult moments the prayers and hearts of the monastic brotherhood are with them. We earnestly pray for the repose…