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Delegation of the French Embassy and the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France Visits the Montenegrin Orthodox Church

20/06/2025

At the initiative of the Embassy of the Republic of France, a meeting was held today at the Episcopal Residence of the Montenegrin Orthodox Church in Cetinje between His Beatitude Archbishop of Cetinje and Metropolitan of Montenegro, Mr. Mihailo, and senior representatives of the Republic of France: Mr. Jean-Christophe Pezot, Advisor for Religious Affairs at the French Ministry for Europe and […]

Baptism at Ivanova Korita (Lovćen)

15/06/2025

On Saturday, June 14, 2025, the Holy Sacrament of Baptism was celebrated in the Church of the Transfiguration of Our Lord at Ivanova Korita for two-year-old Petra Ivanović, daughter of Marko and Andrea Ivanović (née Aranđelović). The baptism was officiated by the Kotor-Littoral Dean, Archpriest-Stavrophore Ivan Pajović, with the concelebration of Priest Stevo Mašanović and Protodeacon Nebojša Aleksić. Petra’s godmother was […]

Marta Ćetković Bakmas Traces Her Montenegrin Heritage

08/06/2025

Marta Ćetković Bakmas, an Argentinian of Montenegrin origin, spent the past few days in Montenegro, where she also visited the seat of the Montenegrin Orthodox Archbishopric of Kotor and the Littoral in the city of Kotor. Her trip aimed to uncover more about her family roots and the land of her ancestors. Mrs. Ćetković Bakmas is the great-granddaughter of Mijailo “Mićo” […]

Relics of Saint George in Kotor

02/06/2025

With great joy, we inform the faithful that the relics of Saint George the Great Martyr have arrived from Ukraine to Montenegro. They were brought to the Church of Saint Peter of Cetinje the Wonderworker in Kotor by Archimandrite Tikhon (Kozushin). The relics originate from the antimins and altar of a church in Kharkiv, which was closed in the 1930s during […]

Metropolitan Mihailo Attended the Europe Day Celebration

11/05/2025

His Beatitude, Archbishop of Cetinje and Metropolitan of Montenegro, Mihailo, along with his delegation, attended the formal celebration of Europe Day held at the Montenegro Music Centre. The event was organized by the European Union Ambassador to Montenegro, Johann Sattler. During the reception, Metropolitan Mihailo had the opportunity to exchange a few words with ambassadors of EU member states, particularly with […]

Metropolitan Mihailo Sends Congratulations to the New Pope Leo XIV

11/05/2025

His Beatitude Metropolitan of Montenegro Mihailo has sent an official letter of congratulations to Pope Leo XIV on the occasion of his election. In the letter, which is signed and sealed, the Metropolitan expresses sincere wishes for a long and fruitful period of service, highlighting that the cry of pain from a world suffering due to the lack of peace has […]

Montenegrin Metropolitan Mihailo Attends Celebration Marking the Anniversary of the Constitution of the Republic of Poland

30/04/2025

His Beatitude Archbishop of Cetinje and Metropolitan of Montenegro Mihailo attended yesterday the celebration marking the anniversary of the Constitution of May 3, 1791, organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Montenegro. During the ceremonial reception, the exceptional significance of the values contained in the first modern and visionary constitution in Europe was highlighted, emphasizing that the Polish […]

Letter of Condolence on the Passing of Pope Francisfrom Archbishop Simeon of Kotor and the Littoral

30/04/2025

Dear Archbishop, As the representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Montenegrin Orthodox Church in Montenegro, I take the liberty to express, on behalf of our Church, the Holy Synod, and the faithful, our most sincere condolences to Your Excellency on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. His radiance showed us, with great clarity, the path by which […]

Metropolitan Mihailo Signs the Book of Condolences at the Italian Embassy on the Occasion of the Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis

25/04/2025

His Beatitude, Archbishop of Cetinje and Metropolitan of Montenegro, Mr. Mihailo, signed the book of condolences today at the Embassy of Italy in Montenegro, following the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. The Metropolitan wrote a heartfelt message in the book:“The great never truly die. His Holiness Pope Francis affirmed this with his life and his passing. May his soul rest […]

Metropolitan Mihailo Sends Condolences on the Passing of Pope Francis

22/04/2025

His Most Reverend EminenceCardinal Kevin Joseph FarrellCamerlengo of the Holy Roman ChurchVatican City Your Most Reverend Eminence, The Orthodox Church of Montenegro mourns the passing of the Holy Father Francis, a great apostle for the unity of Christians and the protection of Creation. May the Lord receive him into His glory and grant us the strength to follow his holy example. […]