The new head of the Serbian Orthodox Church in Montenegro was inaugurated on Sunday, arriving by helicopter under the protection of police who dispersed protesters with tear gas.
Bishop Joanikije arrived by helicopter under the protection of police who dispersed protesters with tear gas, a day after protesters blocked roads going into the town of Cetinje.
The SPC is the dominant religion in the small state but its opponents accuse it of serving Belgrade's interests. In the capital Podgorica meanwhile, Montenegrin Orthodox Christians gathered outside the cathedral to celebrate the inauguration. "We are not asking for anything from anyone else, but we are dismissed by the occupying Serbian Church. We are here defending our dignity."The president accused neighbouring Serbia and the SPC of "dismissing Montenegro and Montenegrins, as well as the integrity" of his country.
Krivokapic called on Montenegrins "not to give in to the manipulation" of those willing to risk conflict "in order to keep their benefits and privileges".
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