Montenegro: a question of identity

[joluoto]

Why it's not just religion inflaming tensions between Serbia and Montenegro

This is a very good article on why tension led to mass protests over the Serbian Orthodox Church installing their next leader for Montenegro. The Serbian church is by far the largest church in the country, but it's also a symbol in the very struggle of identity, the country is split between people identifying as Serbs and those identifying as Montenegrin (there's also a Albanian minority near the Albanian border). The question of whether the people of Montenegro are Serbs or Montenegrin has deep historical roots, and was already debated over 100 years ago. Furthermore I can add that the Orthodox Church has a deep symbolic meaning in Montenegro, it was under church leadership Montenegro was able to achieve autonomy during the Ottoman era. The church basically created Montenegro.

 

[Fabiusbile]

I think such questions should be left to the residents of these countries. Neither Russia, nor the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, nor even the United States, has the moral right to put pressure on anyone in this matter.
The Serbs and Montenegrins should figure it out for themselves.

 

[joluoto]

I think such questions should be left to the residents of these countries. Neither Russia, nor the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, nor even the United States, has the moral right to put pressure on anyone in this matter.
The Serbs and Montenegrins should figure it out for themselves.

I'd also add Serbia has absolutely no business to meddle in the internal affairs of Montenegro.

 

[Litwin]

Why it's not just religion inflaming tensions between Serbia and Montenegro

This is a very good article on why tension led to mass protests over the Serbian Orthodox Church installing their next leader for Montenegro. The Serbian church is by far the largest church in the country, but it's also a symbol in the very struggle of identity, the country is split between people identifying as Serbs and those identifying as Montenegrin (there's also a Albanian minority near the Albanian border). The question of whether the people of Montenegro are Serbs or Montenegrin has deep historical roots, and was already debated over 100 years ago. Furthermore I can add that the Orthodox Church has a deep symbolic meaning in Montenegro, it was under church leadership Montenegro was able to achieve autonomy during the Ottoman era. The church basically created Montenegro.

they are Montenegrins , victims of Serbian- Moscow colonial oppression . Its less and less Serbia - Moscow in Montenegro everyday, soon we will see Montenegro Orthodox Church with our support

Ukraine Orthodox Church granted independence from Russian Church

The head of the Orthodox Church signs a decree at an Istanbul ceremony attended by Ukraine's leader.

www.bbc.com

 

[Litwin]

I think such questions should be left to the residents of these countries. Neither Russia, nor the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, nor even the United States, has the moral right to put pressure on anyone in this matter.
The Serbs and Montenegrins should figure it out for themselves.

I think we ´d kill all Moscow KGB terrorists who tried to destroy this NATO state and bomb to the dust the lake ozero cartel with drones in retaliation

Montenegro jails 'Russian coup plot' leaders - BBC News​

https://www.bbc.com › news › world-europe-48212435





9 May 2019 — Montenegro jails 'Russian coup plot' leaders · A court in Montenegro has handed five-year jail terms to two pro-Russian opposition politicians ..

 

[Fledermaus]

I think we ´d kill all Moscow KGB terrorists who tried to destroy this NATO state and bomb to the dust the lake ozero cartel with drones in retaliation

Montenegro jails 'Russian coup plot' leaders - BBC News​

https://www.bbc.com › news › world-europe-48212435

9 May 2019 — Montenegro jails 'Russian coup plot' leaders · A court in Montenegro has handed five-year jail terms to two pro-Russian opposition politicians ..

You can't kill KGB terrorists since they no longer exist.

And now you want war with RUSSIA?

they are Montenegrins , victims of Serbian- Moscow colonial oppression . Its less and less Serbia - Moscow in Montenegro everyday, soon we will see Montenegro Orthodox Church with our support

Ukraine Orthodox Church granted independence from Russian Church

The head of the Orthodox Church signs a decree at an Istanbul ceremony attended by Ukraine's leader.

www.bbc.com

There is no "colonial oppression" happening.

That is a stupid thing to say.

 

[Rumpelstil]

I'd also add Serbia has absolutely no business to meddle in the internal affairs of Montenegro.

Agreed!