Announcements

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…

Christmas caves for every Christian home

She who gave birth to the One born before the beginning of all ages - the Infant Christ - is again preparing to give birth to Him in our hearts. The manger is ready to welcome Him, the living world to rejoice in Him, the angels to sing to Him and their song the humble…

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…

Sympathy

Dear readers, The Holy Bigorska Monastery prayerfully and compassionately joins the day of mourning for the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, expressing its condolences to the families of the victims and to all those affected. Our thoughts, feelings, and prayers are with them all. We earnestly pray that God may grant rest to the…

Nativity Caves for every Christian home

As we approach the ineffable mystery of the Nativity, when the Christ Child was born hidden from the world in a humble cave to bring us all the joy of salvation, our homes should be lit up with decorations worthy of welcoming this most holy and saving Nativity. Our homes should reflect the humble image…

Official Statement of our Archbishop on the conversion of St. Sophia of Constantinople

Archbishop Mr Stephen On behalf of the Macedonian Orthodox Church – Ohrid Archbishopric, His Beatitude Mr Stephen sent a letter of compassion and support to His Holiness, the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople. In the letter, he expressed his deep concern, shared with the whole Christian world, about the decision to convert into a…