Delegations of institutions of the state, representatives of the diplomatic corps, of political parties and other different organizations laid wreaths at the monument of St. Clement of Ohrid at the eponymous university library in Skopje, marking the day dedicated to this saint (December 8).
On this occasion, state officials extended greetings to the citizens. President Gordana Siljanovska Davkova said in her greetings that St. Clement’s legacy of literacy, knowledge, and community turned Ohrid into a spiritual and cultural beacon for the Slavs and Europe, and that his values of humility, mercy, and togetherness inspire all to build a just, decent, and dignified state.
PM Hristijan Mickoski emphasised the importance of preserving the language and the literacy conceived by St. Clement, adding that his work and deeds represent a long-lasting value and inspiration for young people to build a strong society.
Parliament Speaker Afrim Gashi said in his greetings that the legacy of St. Clement is a universal value that overcomes ethnic and religious barriers, and that it should encourage further progress in the fields of education, science, culture and tolerance and mutual respect.