The Montenegrin Orthodox Church rarely issues public statements about individuals who attempt to exploit our centuries-long struggle for justice and the freedom of our people for their own personal ambitions. However, for the sake of the faithful in Montenegro, we are compelled—no matter how unpleasant—to occasionally speak publicly. Not for those who already understand what is happening, but for those who […]
At the Srebrenica–Potočari Memorial Center, on July 11, 2025, the central commemoration marking the 30th anniversary of the genocide against Bosniaks in the “UN-protected zone” of Srebrenica was held. At the invitation of the organizers, His Beatitude Archbishop of Cetinje and Metropolitan of Montenegro, Mr. Mihailo, attended the event as he has in previous years, being the only Orthodox hierarch present. […]
At the invitation of Her Excellency Mrs. Anne Marie Maskay, Ambassador of the Republic of France to Montenegro, His Eminence Archbishop of Cetinje and Metropolitan of Montenegro, Mr. Mihailo, led the official delegation of the Montenegrin Orthodox Church at a reception organized on the occasion of July 14th – Bastille Day, the national holiday of the French Republic. The celebration, held […]
At the invitation of Her Excellency Judy Rising Reinke, Ambassador of the United States of America to Montenegro, His Eminence Archbishop of Cetinje and Metropolitan of Montenegro, Mr. Mihailo, attended the ceremony marking the 249th anniversary of the adoption of the United States Declaration of Independence. On this occasion, Ambassador Reinke emphasized the importance of respecting human rights and religious freedoms […]
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 […]
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, 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” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]