Selaković signed an agreement on the renovation of Hilandar: the state allocates 138.5 million dinars

Selaković signed an agreement on the renovation of Hilandar: the state allocates 138.5 million dinars Serbia has allocated 138.5 million dinars for the renovation of the Hilandar Monastery in 2026, the largest regular budget for the monastery in 23 years. These funds will be directed towards preserving movable heritage, constructing an economic zone with workshops, and reconstructing the old monastery mill. The continuous state support, reinforced by a special law in 2021, emphasizes Serbia’s commitment to safeguarding the monastery’s significant cultural and spiritual legacy.

• Serbia allocated 138.5 million dinars for the renovation of the Hilandar Monastery in 2026.
• This represents the largest regular budget allocation for Hilandar in the past 23 years.
• Funds will be used for preserving movable heritage (20 million dinars), building an economic zone and workshops, and reconstructing the old monastery mill (38.5 million dinars).
• An additional 10 million dinars will fund the reconstruction of the monastery treasury’s depot, outside regular budget allocations.
• The state’s commitment to Hilandar has shown continuous growth, with allocations increasing from 80 million dinars in 2023 to 138.5 million in 2026.
• The endowment plays a crucial role in implementing renovation projects, which have been ongoing for two and a half decades.
• The Law on the Preservation of the Cultural-Historical Heritage of Hilandar, adopted in 2021, further solidifies Serbia’s dedication.
• Increased funding aims to accelerate the completion of works on monastery parts damaged by fire.
• Future focus will be on protecting Hilandar’s movable heritage, including artworks and artifacts.