The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, accompanied by his wife, Ms. Maja Ivanova, visited today the monastery Treskavec in Prilep.

The Macedonian President during his stay at the monastery visited the church "Assumption of the Holy Mother Mary", where he was briefed on the history of the monastery.

Accompanied by Metropolitan Peter of Prespa and Pelagonia, and the Bishop of Heraclea, Clement, President Ivanov visited the remains of the monastery quarters, which were caught by a fire in February this year.

President Ivanov was informed about the activities undertaken for its renewal.

"This is a testament for many eras, for many generations, for many who have found solace in God, who have found a place in this ambience for personal healing. Thus, the testimony in the foundation of the monastery and the frescoes prove that in the past the monastery survived similar catastrophes, but people were always united and solidary, helpful in rebuilding the monastery. Hence, responsibility of this generation, witnessing this now, is to show solidarity again to leave something future generations to remember our humanity, our help and our faith in God", President Ivanov said during the visit to the monastery Treskavec.