Events

A Warm Reception in Venice and Veneration of Great Holy Relics

Yesterday, on April 25, our beloved Elder, His Grace Bishop Partenij of Antaniа, together with members of the brotherhood, was granted the blessing of a cordial reception by His Eminence Metropolitan Polykarpos of Italy and Southern Europe. The meeting took place at the offices of his seat at the Orthodox Cathedral Church in Venice, dedicated…

A Festal Meeting with the Mayor of Debar

On the occasion of the radiant Paschal celebrations, with the blessing of our Elder, His Grace Bishop Parthenius of Antania, today our brother, Archimandrite Dositheus, visited our dear friends and fellow citizens of Debar, bringing them a Paschal egg — a symbol of life, victory, and the hope that the Resurrection of Christ bestows upon…

Sporting Greats in Debar: A Panel Discussion on Success, Discipline, and the Challenges of Elite Sport

Yesterday, the hall of Hotel “Venec” in Debar hosted an exceptional event that brought together sport, spirituality, and life wisdom. Guided by the idea that sport is not merely physical strength but a purification of the “temple of the body,” five elite athletes shared their intimate stories of success, setbacks, and indomitable will. The event…

Guest Appearance of the Bigorski Choir in Vienna, Austria

With the blessing of His Eminence, Metropolitan of Europe Mr. Pimen, and at the invitation of our beloved Father Jovan Todevski, parish priest in Vienna, Austria, our Elder and Abbot, His Grace Bishop of Antania Mr. Parthenius, sent a part of the choir of the Bigorski monastic brotherhood—together with our beloved cantors and zealous helpers…

First Blood Donation Drive at Bigorski Monastery

With gratitude and love toward the Life-Giving God, we joyfully announce that today’s blood donation drive at our sacred monastery, held under the motto “Give a Drop of Life,” was a successful and blessed testimony of compassion and solidarity. This noble act, carried out with the blessing of our beloved Elder, His Grace Bishop Partenij…

Participation of the Rajčica Monastery in a Renowned International Conference in Vienna

The international conference held in Vienna, titled “Healing Wounded Memories: The Responsibility of Churches to Heal,” concluded this weekend with an appeal for stronger networking and more intensive local, regional, and international cooperation among churches and socio-political actors. The conference, which took place from November 13 to 16, also marked the conclusion of the project…