Today, the President of the Republic of Srpska, Milorad Dodik, visited the St. Sava Church in Paris, where he was welcomed by His Grace, Bishop Justin of Western Europe.
After a meeting with the bishop, the President Dodik stated that the Serbian Orthodox Church is the most significant element of Serbian national identity, emphasizing that there would be no future for Serbs without the Church.
“There is no national or people’s state without religion and the church, which is especially important for Serbs. This is shown by history, but also by the present, and it will show in the future. The role of this diocese is to unite our people who have come here and to preserve their identity”, said the President of the Republic of Srpska.
The President Dodik is on a working visit to France.
Accompanying the President of Srpska on the visit to France is the Minister for Scientific and Technological Development and Higher Education of the Republic of Srpska, Željko Budimir.
