Russian FM attends unveiling of mosaic in Church of St. Sava
<a href="https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2018&mm=02&dd=20&nav_id=103529" class="text-link" target= "_blank">The central composition</a> of the mosaic in the dome of the Church of St. Sava in Belgrade has been officially presented.
Thursday, 22.02.2018.
13:43
Russian FM attends unveiling of mosaic in Church of St. Sava
Vucic recalled that 70 artists from Russia and Serbia worked to create the decoration, made in Moscow - "weaving in millions of glittering pieces into one single message of brotherhood and solidarity."Vucic thanked the lead artist on the project, Russia's Nikolai Mukhin, and Gazprom, who financed it with four million euros.
Noting that in some countries - such as Montenegro and Macedonia - churches participate in "political games" - Lavrov particularly emphasized the closeness of the Serbian and Russian Orthodox churches, and said he believed they would preserve their dignity, demonstrated so far, in the future as well.
"On this occasion from this sacred place, we most warmly thank the brotherly Russia and Mr. Putin for their love toward our people, as well as the Russian Orthodox Church. Of course, we thank also from the heart Serbia, and Mr. Vucic for the great and valuable financial assistance," said Irinej.
The Serbian Army Guard played the national anthems of Russia and Serbia, and the iconic Serbian WW1 song, "Tamo daleko" ("There, far away").
Lavrov will during the day meet with Serbian Prime Ministers Ana Branbic, and then present Dacic with Russia's Order of Friendship.
Lavrov is visiting Serbia to mark 180 years since the two countries established formal diplomatic ties.
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