Announcements

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…

Let’s be human and help little Leo

Dear friends, Let's be human and help this little super hero to win the battle and realise the right to careless childhood, the right to normal life ... We appeal to you to join us and support little Leo in this great challenge for him! Leo was born on November 12, 2018. Only 5 days…

Time schedule for the Divine services of Passion Week

April 20th – SATURDAY OF LAZARUS 06:30 A.M. – Mattins and Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom 16:00 P.M. – Small Vespers 20:00 P.M. – Vigil (Vespers, Mattins, First Hour)   April 21th – PALM SUNDAY 07:30 A.M. – Third and Sixth Hour, Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom 16:00 P.M. – Ninth Hour, Vespers 21:00 P.M.…