His Eminence Metropolitan Fotije of Zvorničko and Tuzla of the Serbian Orthodox Church has issued a statement expressing deep concern over recent threats directed at Orthodox Serbs in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Last month, the Riigikogu (Parliament) passed the controversial legislation unchanged for the third time, sending it to President Alar Karis for signature after he had twice returned it to Parliament citing constitutional concerns.
The incident occurred during Sunday Liturgy.
The icon’s return was preceded by a grand procession through the Donetsk and Gorlovka dioceses from late June through late September. Thousands of faithful had the opportunity to venerate the miraculous icon.
Holy Cross Parish was established in July 1960 through the efforts of Fr. Eugen Banciu.