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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]