Ceremony Pays Tribute to Bishop Slomsek

Maribor, 3 September - Prime Minister Borut Pahor praised Bishop Anton Martin Slomsek's contribution to Slovenia's national identity on Thursday as he addressed a ceremony honouring this 19th century Catholic bishop in Maribor.

Maribor
Prime Minister Bourt Pahor addressing a ceremony marking the opening of Festival Maribor and the year of Bishop Anton Martin Slomsek (1800-1862).
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA.

Maribor
Culture Minister Majda Sirca and Maribor Mayor Franc Kangler at a ceremony marking the opening of Festival Maribor and the year of Bishop Anton Martin Slomsek (1800-1862).
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA.

Maribor
Maribor Archbishop Franc Kramberger and Maribor Mayor Franc Kangler at a ceremony marking the opening of Festival Maribor and the year of Bishop Anton Martin Slomsek (1800-1862).
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA.

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