The Republic of Srpska Day is being marked with a series of events. It begins with a liturgy in the Church of Christ the Savior, with Serbian Patriarch Porfirije serving the Holy Liturgy.
A large number of believers and officials are expected. At 2 pm, a session of the Senate is scheduled, and the central event will be on Trg Krajine at 5 pm, where a parade with over 3,000 participants, members of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the civil sector is expected.
Republic of Srpska Day, January 9th, has been celebrated since 2007 to commemorate the formation of the Serbian Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The celebration began yesterday with the laying of wreaths for those who gave their lives for Srpska, followed by a solemn academy and a reception for the government of the Republic of Srpska, where officials reviewed 33 years of existence and the very creation of the Republic.
Since its inception, the Republic of Srpska, as they said, has been exposed to numerous pressures, but despite this, it has persevered.
Patriarch Porfirije: Our name is Orthodox Christians and the Orthodox Church
Serbian Patriarch Porfirije said today in the Cathedral Church of Christ the Savior in Banja Luka that it is necessary to forgive each other, to support each other, to be one if possible.
After the Holy Liturgy, the Patriarch said that our name is Orthodox Christian and the Orthodox Church.
“What is God’s, let us people also open our hearts, our souls to show that we are God’s work. There are many who have recognized God’s love. We, the Orthodox Serbian people, have known for centuries who we are and what we are, that we are marked by Christ’s love. Without him, it is a big question whether we would even exist,” emphasized Patriarch Porfirije.
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Višković: We don’t want to irritate anyone
Prime Minister of the Republic of Srpska Radovan Višković told RTS that from Sarajevo, encouraged by the statements of individual ambassadors and some centers of power, even these days they are sending insults to the RS because of the celebration of January 9th, although that date does not offend anyone.
“We simply, by celebrating, do not want to irritate anyone, we do not want to defy anyone or do any evil, but we are simply celebrating our birthday. In the other entity, they celebrate some of their dates, important to them, such as March 1st or November 25th. We would have something to say about those dates, but we simply do not want to interfere. If that people have decided to celebrate that as important dates for their population, their people, we have no objection,” explained Višković.
Данас, на дан када је прије 33 године часно основана и проглашена Република Српска, славимо више од једног датума – славимо наш суверенитет, идентитет и традицију.
— Милорад Додик (@MiloradDodik) January 9, 2025
Опредијељени за мир, истином и јединством наставићемо штитити нашу светињу Републику Српску.
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Dodik: We celebrate our sovereignty, identity and tradition
President of the Republic of Srpska Milorad Dodik said that the Republic of Srpska is celebrating its sovereignty, identity, and tradition today and does not agree to be anyone’s colony because it was born for eternity.
-Today, on the day when the Republic of Srpska was honorably founded and proclaimed 33 years ago, we celebrate more than one date – we celebrate our sovereignty, identity, and tradition. Committed to peace, truth, and unity, we will continue to protect our sanctuary, the Republic of Srpska – Dodik wrote on social networks.
Dodik added that the Republic of Srpska does not agree to be anyone’s colony, because it was born for eternity.
-Happy birthday, Republic of Srpska! – Dodik said.
The Republic of Srpska is celebrating January 9th today – Republic Day and 33 years of existence under the slogan “Born for Eternity”.
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Source: Mediji, Photo: Deutsche Welle