Independence-era archbishop remembered
Ljubljana, 10 November - Archbishop Alojzij Šuštar (1920-2007), who played a major role in Slovenia's independence efforts, was honoured Tuesday with a book and symposium marking the centenary of his birth. President Borut Pahor described him as the "nestor of the process of reconciliation in society, a pillar of independence".
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President Borut Pahor speaks at an event marking the birth centenary of Archbishop Alojzij Šuštar.
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Journalist and historian Rosvita Pesek speaks at an event marking the birth centenary of Archbishop Alojzij Šuštar.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA
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A monograph marking the birth centenary of Archbishop Alojzij Šuštar.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA
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A portrait of Archbishop Alojzij Šuštar.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA
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