"On behalf of the Municipality of Gracanica and my own name, I send sincere congratulations anent the holiday to all those who today celebrate the Assumption. I send special congratulations to the sisterhood of the monastery of Gracanica who mark this day as the patronal celebration of the monastery. Let this feast contribute to mutual understanding and tolerance, and let those who celebrate it spend it in prayer, a family environment, peace, health and prosperity," said the Mayor of Gracanica Municipality Branimir Stojanovic in the congratulatory message.
The Mayor of Gracanica Branimir Stojanovic sent a congratulation to the monks and clergy of the Diocese of Raska – Prizren and to all believers who celebrate today the feast of the Dormition of the Holy Mother of God, the Assumption of Mary, wishing them to spend the feast in peace and prosperity.