Easter Greetings: The Message Is Always the Same, Life, Love and Justice Are Stronger Than Hatred

High Representative Valentin Inzko today extended Easter greetings to all citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina of Orthodox Christian faith, the Patria news agency reports.  

- The Resurrection of the Son of God is the most joyous holiday of the Christian world. In the mystery of the Resurrection, we read the same message today: life, love and justice are stronger than death, hatred and injustice. The Resurrection of Christ is a guide for all of us on how to live in accordance with Christian values and become better people. I wish you to spend this day surrounded by your loved ones, in love and with God's blessing. Christ is Risen!, the OHR stated.

The Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denis Zvizdić, on his own behalf and on behalf of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, sent an Easter greeting to His Eminence Metropolitan Nikolaj of Dabar-Bosnia and all Orthodox believers in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

- To all Orthodox believers in Bosnia and Herzegovina, I wish a happy Easter with sincere wishes that you spend this holiday in peace and health within your family circle. Share the joy of Easter and genuine respect and appreciation with your friends and neighbors, so that together we can move towards a better future in our homeland, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Zvizdić stated.                                                     

The Chairman of the House of Peoples of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bariša Čolak, also sent a greeting on behalf of the House and personally to all Orthodox believers in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

- On the occasion of the greatest Orthodox holiday, Easter, I extend sincere greetings to Orthodox believers in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the wish that you celebrate the upcoming holiday days in an atmosphere of peace, joy and family togetherness.
May the Easter celebration be imbued with fundamental Christian values and be an incentive for all of us in building a community of prosperity, a more just and better world - the PSBiH stated.

Also, the Deputy Chairman of the House of Peoples of the PSBiH, Safet Softić, sent an Easter greeting to Orthodox believers. The greetings were joined by the Deputy Chairwoman of the House of Representatives of the Parliamentary Assembly of BiH, Borjana Krišto.

The Vice President of the Federation of BiH, Melika Mahmutbegović, said she hopes this holiday is an opportunity that will encourage all people, in the spirit of caring for their neighbors, to continue advocating for the promotion of peace, dignity and solidarity, NAP reports. 

On the occasion of the Orthodox holiday of Easter, the President of the SBB and delegate in the House of Peoples of the Parliamentary Assembly of BiH, Fahrudin Radončić, sent a greeting to Metropolitan Nikolaj of Dabar-Bosnia and all members of the Orthodox faith in BiH.  

- To you personally and to Orthodox believers in our country, I wish you a happy Easter and hope you spend it in peace, prosperity and joy, together with your families, neighbors and friends - the greeting states.