Macedonian Religious Family Gatherings
The Macedonians, like many other nationality groups, have special days and celebrations throughout the years. The origins of these celebrations were the orthodox Christian holidays. We cannot describe them all but we will explain those which are most important and include preparation of special foods.
The Archbishopric of Ohrid and the Macedonian Orthodox Church
In its concern for the faithful beyond their fatherland, the Church endeavors to organize them into Macedonian church districts. The first such district came into being in 1958. Today there are more than forty Macedonian church districts in the U.S.A. Canada, Australia and Europe.
Religion in Macedonia
The Macedonian Orthodox Church has played an important role in the long struggle of the Macedonian people for the preservation of its national identity, as well as in its education and culture. Its roots are ancient. The Archbishopric of Ohrid was the first autocephalous Slavic Church.
The Republic of Macedonia – Sovereign and Independent State
On November 17, 1991, the Assembly of the Republic adopted and proclaimed the new Constitution of the Republic of Macedonia, which confirmed the state’s name, and the Republic of Macedonia was defined as it sovereign, independent, democratic and welfare state (Article 1), in which the sovereignty derives from the citizens and belongs to them (Article 2).
The Establishment of the Macedonian State In the Second World War
The liberation of Macedonia by its own forces was an outstanding military and political accomplishment of the Macedonian people and at the same time it was a significant contribution by a small people to the anti-fascist struggle in the Balkans and Europe.