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Posted by Nikolov on April 19, 2001, 11:14:07 The Head of the Macedonian Orthodox Church, the Archbishop of Ohrid and Macedonia, g.g. Stefan, Minister of Culture Ganka Samoilovska - Cvetanova, representatives of the diplomatic corps and numerous admirers of art, the Head of the EU delegation, the Ambassador Jose Manuel Pinto Teixeira, the academician Cvetan Grozdanov and director of the Museum of Macedonia Dragi Mitrevski attended the opening ceremony. "Only one week after signing of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement of the Republic of Macedonia with EU, we have an opportunity to promote one great cultural event which is an expression of the integration process of the Republic of Macedonia in the European family. Not only because the project 'Icon Gallery' has been supported by the EU but also it speaks for permanent presentation of cultural values created on Macedonian soil," Prime Minister Ljubcho Georgievski said opening the gallery. Macedonian Prime Minister said that the Government would allot DEM 2,5 million for protection of our cultural inheritance, i.e. protection of the Old Bazaar in Bitola and the ten most important archaeological projects in our country. "Opening of the gallery represents the hope that good will win over the ugly and the peace will prevail over terror," Prime Minister said. The Head of the EU Delegation, the Ambassador Jose Manuel Pinto Teixeira said that the gallery presenting some of the valuable icons which are important part of the cultural inheritance of Macedonia. "The value of this collection of icons clearly shows the cultural treasure of this region and also shows the support of the Ministry of Culture and the international community. He said that the Museum of Macedonia has achieved impressive standards in exhibiting cultural treasure, expressing hope that the international community will continue to acquaint with the rich history of Macedonia. The Academician Cvetan Grozdanovski expressing gratitude to the Prime Minister Ljubcho Georgievski and Minister of Culture Ganka Samoilovska - Cvetanova for realisation of the gallery, said that it is a crown of the previous efforts for marking of the 2000th anniversary of the Christianity. Director of the Museum of Macedonia, Dragi Mitrevski, said that all criteria for modern presentation of icon gallery have been fulfilled. The icon collection in the Museum of Macedonia is the richest in the country. The beginning of its formation dates from 80 years ago, consisted of 400 icons from 14th and 19th century. According to chronological organisation of icons, the collection dates from post Byzantine and late medieval period. It gives possibility for getting a clear vision of the paining and carving on the icon and the vital presence of the religious picture in the orthodox everyday. The project is financed by the EU and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Macedonia.
Prime Minister Ljubcho Georgievski Wednesday evening opened the new icon gallery at the Museum of Macedonia in Skopje.
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