The Saint. Sava Academy was held on 25 January 2026 at the Kruševac Theatre, where the Foundation “For Serbian People and the State” was ceremonially presented with the St. Sava Award for its continuous and multifaceted contribution to the preservation of the cultural, historical, and spiritual heritage of the Serbian people in the area of Kruševac and the Rasina District.
The Council for the St. Sava Award unanimously decided that this year’s prestigious recognition be granted to the Foundation “For Serbian People and the State,” following consideration of submitted nominations. It was emphasized that, through concrete and socially responsible projects, the Foundation has made a significant contribution to nurturing the values of St. Sava ,the culture of remembrance, education, unity, peace, and spirituality.
The St. Sava Academy was attended by His Eminence Archbishop and Metropolitan Mr. David, the Mayor of Kruševac Ivan Manojlović, as well as numerous representatives of church, cultural, and public life.
Addressing those present, Metropolitan David highlighted the importance of the spirit of Saint Sava and the tradition of Svetosavlje as a path woven into the foundations of the Serbian people, emphasizing the need to preserve these values in contemporary society.
On behalf of the Foundation, the award was received by Prof. Dr Uroš Šuvaković, who stated on the occasion:
“It is a great honour for us to receive this recognition, especially in Kruševac, where we made our first steps. The Foundation will continue to serve the foundations of Serbian national identity, and those foundations are summed up in a single word; Philosophy of Saint Sava. Without Philosophy of Saint Sava there is no Serbian identity and no national identity.”
The ceremonial programme was complemented by performances from the children’s choir “Lazarićki Kolibrići,” the children’s church choir “Saint Prince Lazar,” the male church choir “Miloš Obilić,” and the mixed church choir “Saint Prince Lazar,” as well as by the young maestro, pianist, and composer David Božić, who performed three compositions.
The Saint Sava Academy was organized by the Diocese of Kruševac, the Cultural Centre of Kruševac, and the Kruševac Theatre under the patronage of the City of Kruševac.
