In the greetings from the monastery of St. Jovan Bigorski on the occasion of the Independence Day, September 8, extended to the citizens, there are no Macedonians, but it is stated that the clergy congratulates the “citizens of the Republic of North Macedonia”.

Affected by such a reference, the citizens criticize the clergy and ask if this is the official position of the MOC or if it is an unintentional mistake.