Spasojevic: Desecration of Orthodox shrines in Kosovo and Metohija an attack on the entire Orthodox world

Serbia's Ambassador to Greece, Dusan Spasojevic, stated that Orthodoxy represented an inseparable bond between Serbia and Greece and that the desecration of Orthodox shrines in Kosovo was an attack on the entire Orthodox world, as reported by Euronews Serbia.

Spasojevic emphasized that it should not be overlooked that as many as 1,300 Serbian Orthodox monasteries and churches had been targeted for decades by the "pseudo-state of Kosovo."

In an interview with the Greek agency OPE, when asked about whether he believes a solution to the Kosovo issue can be found, Spasojevic assessed that the essence of normalizing relations between Belgrade and Pristina entailed creating conditions for the safe and normal life of the Serbian population in Kosovo, as well as protecting Orthodox shrines that, as he stated, are woven into the essence of the Serbian people's existence, wherever they may live, with their thousand-year history.

"Furthermore, the need to protect the Serbian people and Orthodox shrines in Kosovo and Metohija from daily and increasingly intense attacks should not only be an imperative for Serbia but also for the entire international community and democratic societies based on the rule of law, respect for religious and cultural diversity, and nurturing and preserving religious and cultural heritage," Spasojevic said.

As he added, a solution exists for every problem and disagreement; it is only a matter of whether there is a willingness to reach a solution.

"As compromise involves reaching an agreement between two parties with opposing views and initial positions, it means that a willingness moment from both sides is needed for compromise, not just one, in Belgrade's current situation," Spasojevic added.

He emphasized that the key and strongest link in Serbian-Greek relations was a mutual sense of closeness and friendship based on shared values, spiritual aspirations, and historical experience.

"This closeness between Serbs and Greeks, which many call the 'mysterious connection,' as well as an unconscious, almost instinctive connection, surpasses any other political relationship or momentary interest," Spasojevic said.

As he added, Orthodoxy certainly represents an inseparable bond between Greece and Serbia and contributes to the sense of mutual closeness, brotherhood, and friendship.

"In addition, the shared history of our peoples undoubtedly constitutes an important foundation for today's quality relations. Serbs and Greeks have always been 'on the same side of history' and helped each other in crucial historical moments," the ambassador emphasized.