Belgrade, January 26, 2015
In a strange attempt to separate a patron saint from his own religion, an NGO called the Movement for Enlightened Society has protested against the celebration of St. Sava’s Day in Serbian schools, calling it a “violation of the principal of secularity,” reports news agency b92.
The NGO also protested against priests of the Serbian Orthodox Church taking an active part in the school celebrations, saying that they “stress the religious importance of the holiday.”
St. Sava, who is celebrated on his reposed day, January 27, 1236, is the enlightener of the Serbian people and considered the patron saint of schools and students.
