On the occasion of the great Christian and national holiday St. Clement of Ohrid, Premier Nikola Gruevski has sent a note of congratulations to the Head of Macedonian Orthodox Church (MPC), HH Stefan.

"Observing such great holidays lays a foundation for preserving and enriching the Macedonian culture and high Christian values. Clement of Ohrid in his works combined holy and secular matters in the best possible way and conveyed the Orthodoxy essence and mission - solidarity, teaching, strengthening the Christian spirit and respecting joint values and faith amongst people. His works have showed the right path to many nations worldwide," says Gruevski.

Our tasks, he added, is to continue encouraging and promoting the established tradition of mutual understanding, respect and assistance.