Minister Stresses Importance of Reformation for Literature

Ljubljana, 30 October - "Slovenians declared 31 October a national holiday 15 years ago, a time when Slovenia was consolidating its independence, because of the importance attributed to Protestantism for the development of Slovenian literature," Education Minister Milan Zver said in Monday's address on the eve of Reformation Day.

Ljubljana, Cankarjev dom. The ceremony to mark Reformation Day. PM Janez Jansa (second from right) and Parliamentary Speaker France Cukjati (far right). Photo: Domen Grögl/STA

Ljubljana, Cankarjev dom.
The ceremony to mark Reformation Day. PM Janez Jansa (second from right) and Parliamentary Speaker France Cukjati (far right).
Photo: Domen Grögl/STA

Ljubljana, Cankarjev dom. Slovenian politicians at the ceremony to mark Reformation Day. Photo: Domen Grögl/STA

Ljubljana, Cankarjev dom.
Slovenian politicians at the ceremony to mark Reformation Day.
Photo: Domen Grögl/STA

Ljubljana, Cankarjev dom. Prime Minister Janez Jansa (right) and his companion Urska Bacovnik arrive at the ceremony marking Reformation Day. Photo: Domen Grögl/STA

Ljubljana, Cankarjev dom.
Prime Minister Janez Jansa (right) and his companion Urska Bacovnik arrive at the ceremony marking Reformation Day.
Photo: Domen Grögl/STA

Ljubljana, Cankarjev dom. Education Minister Milan Zver addresses the ceremony to mark Reformation Day. Photo: Domen Grögl/STA

Ljubljana, Cankarjev dom.
Education Minister Milan Zver addresses the ceremony to mark Reformation Day.
Photo: Domen Grögl/STA

Ljubljana, Cankarjev dom. Education Minister Milan Zver addresses the ceremony to mark Reformation Day. Photo: Domen Grögl/STA

Ljubljana, Cankarjev dom.
Education Minister Milan Zver addresses the ceremony to mark Reformation Day.
Photo: Domen Grögl/STA

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