The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov attended the opening ceremony of the Demir Hisar Cultural Summer 2016, held within the frame of the marking of 1100 years since the passing of St. Clement of Ohrid. The event took place in the "St. Jovan Pretecha" Monastery in the village of Slepche.

The event featured a number of culture and art performances, theatre plays, poetic readings, folklore performances, choirs and a tribute to St. Clement at the 1100 anniversary of his passing.

The Macedonian President also attended the liturgy held in Slepche Monastery, on the occasion of Ivanden – the birth day of St. John the Baptist.

The 1100 year anniversary since the passing of St. Clement of Ohrid will be marked with a rich programme of activities and cultural events. Together with the Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts (MANU) and the University St. Clement of Ohrid from Bitola, President Ivanov is the patron of these events dedicated to the life and work of this great Macedonian teacher.