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“Observation of the soul” in Albanian

In Albanian town of Skadar during the holiday of the Assumption of Mary, the Day of Serbian culture was held.

After the Liturgie, they presented the novel “Obesrvation of the Soul” by Ljiljana Habjanović Đurović.

The novel “Obesrvation of the Soul”is a story about Angelina Branković, an Arbanasi noble lady and Serbian despot and saint. Because of her kindness, Serbian people named her the mother.

Angelina married the son of despot Đurać Branković, Stefan the Blind. They were married in Skadar. And five and a half centuries later the edition in Albanian, translated by Artur Popaj-Popović, was presented precisely in the town of their love.

Veljko Kazić, attache for culture in the Embassy of Republic of Serbia in Tirana, attended the promotion.

Aside from the author, Pavlo Jakoja-Brajović, the president of the Association of the Serbo-montenegrin minority group in Albania, Archpriest Stavrophor Radomir Nikčević, writer Budimir Dubak, for the publisher of the Serbian National Council in Montenegro, and father Aleksandar Petani, the priest of the Albanian Ortodox Church in Skadar, also talked about this novel.

“It is with great honour that, in Skadar itself, we present this work significant for our people. This book talks in support of bringing the two nations close together, but also reminds us that this closeness has existed for ages,” said Pavlo Jakoja-Brajović.

Archpriest Stavrophor Radomir Nikčević sent the “blessing and congratulations of Metropolitan Archbishop Amfilohije for the publishing of this significant, and highly needed book, and stressed:”This novel is a book that brings people back together, which should give a great contribution to a better understanding among Serbian and Albanian people. This is a significant, and capital work.”

Father Aleksandar Petani, the priest of the Albanian Ortodox Church in Skadar, also spoke about the book.”To talk about the book which talks about a life of a saint is not easy. And how hard it was to write this book! I think that no one of us would take that responsibility onto oneself. Misses Habjanović Đurović did that! She succesfully told the story about the earthly life of Mother Angelina, but also about what happens with her soul after the dissolution from the body,” said Petani, and expressed his hope that, like Serbian Ortodox Church, Albanian Ortodox Church would give to Mother Angelina a place that she deserves, as well.

Writer Budimir Dubak concluded the promotion saying that “this novel is an extraordinary contribution to Serbian prose. Ljiljana Habjanović Đjurović is a prose writer which already earned a special place among Serbian people. All that our sister Ljiljana does, she does for Serbian people, Serbian history, and love among all people.”

After the promotion, Ljiljana Habjanović Đjurović gave an interview for the Albanian television.

Ljiljana Habjanović Đurović gave the author rights for publishing the book in Albanian to the Association of the Serbo-montenegrin minority in Albania, and the management of the Association decided to gift all libraries and churches in Albania with one copy of the book.

The novel in Serbian was published in 2007, and so far it has been published in 60.000 legal copies.

This is a fourth translation of the novel “Observation of the soul”. This book was also published in Macedonian, Russian, and Italian language, and in the past years, it was presented in the literary evenings in Skopje, Rome, Florence, Bari, and Moscow.

Literary evening in Sombor

     On the May 24th 2017, as part of the manifestation Saint George’s days in Sombor, in the organization of the Serbian Ortodox Church, a literary evening was held where Ljiljana Habjanović Đurović, prompted by the questions of numerous audience, spoke about her work and faith.

"Our Father" published in Croatia

     Croatian publishing house “Double rainbow” published the translation of the novel “Our Father” by Ljiljana Habjanović Đurović. This is the second book by Ljiljana Habjanović Đurović published in Croatia, as well as the third translation of the novel, which is also translated to English and Italian.

Literary evening in Apatin

     On May 22nd 2017, in the National Library of Apatin, a literary evening was held at which the work of Ljiljana Habjanović Đurović was presented.

Literary evening in Vranje

     11th of May 2017, in the Parish House in Vranje held a literary evening at which was presented novel "Then came the Fairy Godmother". The organizers were the Diocese of Vranje and Circle of Serbian Sisters, a literary evening was also attended by His Grace Bishop Pachomius Vranje with the priesthood.

Ljiljana Habjanović Djurovic in Moscow - April 2017

     In Moscow, in the Tolstoy palace, where is placed Memorial Museum and Scientific Library Gogoljev home, organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia and the Department of Culture of the City of Moscow held a literary evening under the title "Only love can save us" in which was presented works of Ljiljana Habjanović Djurovic.

""Observation of the Soul" in Albanian

The weekly cultural supplements of Albanian daily newspaper "Gazeta Shqiptare" which comes out in Tirana was presented Ljiljana Habjanović Djurovic and published part of her novel "Observation of the Soul" as the announcement of the book that will soon be in the Albanian language.

Gathering for 8th of March in house of King Petar

Organized by the municipalitie of Savski Venac was marked International Women's Day at the House of King Petar on Senjak, in the presence of a large number of fellow citizens. Ladies were able to enjoy the occasional musical program, cocktail and socialize with Ljiljana Habjanović Djurovic.

Literary evening in Bijeljina

On Tuesday 21th of February 2017, was held a literary evening at the National Library "Filip Visnjic" in Bijeljina, where Ljiljana Habjanović Djurovic presents her new novel 'Then came the Good Fairy'.

Literary evening in Loznica

On Wednesday, 08th of February 2017, at the National Library in Loznica, Ljiljana Habjanović Djurovic held a literary evening where she presented her new novel 'Then came the Good Fairy'.

Literary evening in Vrbas

On Thursday, 02th of February 2017, Ljiljana Habjanović Djurovic held a literary evening, where she presented her new novel 'Then came the Good Fairy' in a crowded hall of the National Library in Vrbas.

Literary evening, Ljiljana Habjanović Đurović in Rome
In Rome, the Club of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Italy 28.11. 2016 held a literary evening at which he presented a novel 'Ana Maria did not love me' by Ljiljana Habjanović Djurovic, who had just published in Italian in translation by Dragana Mraović. The organizer of the promotion was the Italy-Serbia Society , whose founder and president, Mr. Ricardo Sesa, is former Italian Ambassador to Serbia and a great friend of the Serbian people.

Order of St. Despot Stefan Lazarević

Order of St. Despot Stefan Lazarević –November 25, 2016. at the suggestion of His Holiness, Serbian Patriarch Irinej Holy Synod of the Serbian Orthodox Church awarded Ljiljana Habjanović Djurović Order of St. Despot Stefan Lazarević ,, the persistent love for the Holy Mother Church, particularly demonstrated in her literary works in which they presented the Christian-timeless values. ,.

"Ana Maria did not love me" on Italian

Ljiljana Habjanović Đurović novel ,, Ana Marija did not love me,, was published in Italian edition "SECOP edizioni" in Dragan Mraović translation. This is the fortieth book of Ljiljana Habjanović Đurović published abroad, and the fifth in Italy. Foreword to the book is written by the Italian writer Angela De Leo.

"THEN CAME THE GOOD FAIRY" - the best-selling novel at the Belgrade Book Fair 2016.

This year, Ljiljana Habjanović Djurović signed her books every day from 10 am to 20 pm. In front of her there were constantly rotated readers, making rows that are coming out of the booth space.
These are seen thousands of visitors of book fair and was filmed by television crews. Best-selling was her new novel ,,Then came the Good Fairy,, which was for eight days sold in over 8,465 copies. Ljiljana Habjanović Djurović broke even her own record from last year (with the novel "Mount of Transfiguration"), because this year was sold 1138 copies of the new novel, more than new novel last year, and once again confirmed that she is the most widely read Serbian writer.
In the press there is a new nine thousand copies of the novel "Then came the Good Fairy" a novel of this week will be available in bookstores throughout Serbia and the region.

,,Feminine genealogy,, in German

A novel "Feminine Genealogy" by Ljiljana Habjanović Đurović was published in german language translated by Olivera Sabo.
Publisher recommend novel to reading audience as "very successful autobiographical novel and the women's Bible". It is interesting that the publisher chosen for the cover a photograph of author wearing ,, jaketu,, (part of Montenegrin national costumes of their grandparents).
"Feminine Genealogy" is the most circulated book published in Serbia in the last 20 years, and has recently published by the famous "Prosveta" edition "The Great Novels".
German is the tenth language in which this novel was published. It was published abroad 39 books of Ljiljana Habjanović Đurović in 15 languages. Publisher Booy Verlage will present Female Genealogy "in german at the upcoming Frankfurt Book Fair.

The success of the novel "Feminine genealogy" in Russia

In Moscow bookstore "Biblioglobus" a novel "Feminine Genealogy" by Ljiljana Habjanović Đurović in Russian is "the leader in sales", one of the most popular books, which confirms big interest of readers in Russia for this book. This is really a great success in the country where the annual publication of tens of thousands of new titles. "Biblioglobus" is the largest and most famous bookstore in Russia. Located in the center of Moscow near the Kremlin, and in it one can find books from all over the world. "Feminine Genealogy" is the sixth novel by Ljiljana Habjanović Đurović published in the Russian language and Russian is the ninth language in which is translated this novel.

Literature night - Ruma

On Saturday, July 16th 2016, Ljiljana Habjanović Djurović held a literary evening in Ruma, in the magnificent temple of the Descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles , whose iconostasis was painted by Paja Jovanović . In the temple there is a miraculous icon of the Holy Virgin, as well as the flower from her grave. The theme of the evening were the books from the author's spiritual cycle, with special emphasis on the novel "Observation of the soul " and despotic Angelina Brankovic, whom the evening was dedicated . Literary evening attended by elder temple priest Dušan Višekruna and deacon Nemanja Teofilović .

'Vidovdan award' to Ljiljana Habjanović Djurović

'Vidovdan prize', biggest and the most important recognition in the city of Kruševac, award which in previous years, among others, got His Holiness Patriarch Irinej, Prime Minister Aleksandar Vučić and high school in Kruševac on the occasion of 150 years of existence, this year went to Ljiljana Habjanović Djurovic, who is born in Kruševac. Ljiljana Habjanović Djurovic is the first woman to receive this prestigious award.

The new round of the "Prosveta" edition "Great Novels", three novels published by Ljiljana Habjanović Djurović

The publishing house "Prosveta" presented on 16 of May 2016 at the bookstore "Geca Kon", the first round of the renewed cult edition "Great novels" in which they found three novels of Ljiljana Habjanović-Djurovic. These are the works in one volume: "Feminine Genealogy", "Ana Maria did not love me" and "Our Father". The release of the book coincides with the 20th anniversary of the release of the novel "Feminine Genealogy" the most circulated book of a Serbian writer in the last two decades, as well as the 25-anniversary of the first edition of the novel "Ana Marija did not love me."

MOVIE "MOUNT OF TRANSFIGURATION - The story about St. Sava" SCREENING IN PARIS

On Sunday 10th April 2016, in the church of St. Sava in Paris, with the blessing of Western European Bishop Mr. Luka in the presence of numerous believers, Hadzi-Aleksandar Djurovic presented his documentary film "Mountain of Transfiguration - the story of St. Sava", which was created based on the novel "Mount of Transfiguration" by Ljiljana Habjanović Djurovic.

LITERATURE NIGHT - BELGRADE

In the Cultural Center of economic foundation of the Archbishopric of Belgrade and Karlovci, on Thursday March 31st, a novel "Mount of Transfiguration" was presented. The host was a protodeacon dr Damjan Božić.

LITERATURE NIGHT - ARANDJELOVAC

In Arandjelovac, on 17th March 2016 in the hall of the The Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul in Arandjelovac, was held a literary evening with Ljiljana Habjanovic-Djurovic, who presented to the audience her new book "Mount of Transfiguration". Literature night was organized by the Public library "Sveti Sava" from Arandjelovac.

LITERATURE NIGHT - DERVENTA

On Monday 14th March 2016 in the Library in Derventa, the novel "Mount of Transfiguration" was presented on a literature night.

LITERATURE NIGHT - LAZAREVAC

In the Modern Gallery of Cultural Center Lazarevac , on 9th March 2016, Ljiljana Habjanovic Djurovic has presented a new novel "Mount of Transfiguration".

LITERATURE NIGHT - TEMERIN

In the Cultural Center in Temerin, on 7th March 2016, Ljiljana Habjanovic Djurovic has presented a new novel "Mount of Transfiguration". Literature night was organized by the Public library "Sirmai Karolj" from Temerin.

"MOUNT OF TRANSFIGURATION" - a gift to libraries across Serbia

Publisher "Globosino Aleksandrija" gives to the libraries in Serbia 500 (five hundred) copies of the novel "Mount of Transfiguration" by Liljana Habjanović Djurovic.

From 27th January, novel is on sale at newsstands throughout Serbia and Republika Srpska. Since October last year is printed with a circulation of 36,000 (thirty six thousand) copies.

LITERATURE NIGHT - LESKOVAC

In Leskovac, on 27th February 2016 in the hall of the Cathedral Church in Leskovac was held a literary evening with Ljiljana Habjanovic-Djurovic, who presented to the audience her new book "Mount of Transfiguration". The hall was filled to capacity, so other visitors had to stand in the hallway.

LITERATURE NIGHT - SOMBOR

In Saturday, on 27th February 2016 in the city hall of Sombor, the novel "Mount of Transfiguration" was presented on a literary night.

LITERATURE NIGHT - VRANJE

In Vranje, on 19th February 2016 in the hall of the Youth Cultural Center (OKCE) was held a literary evening with Ljiljana Habjanovic-Djurovic, who presented to the audience her new book "Mount of Transfiguration".
After the promotion, Ljiljana Habjanović Đurović visited the memorial house of the great theologian and saint Most Reverend Ave Justin Popović.
Literary evening was organized by the Women's Forum of the Democratic Party in Vranje, and the occasion was International Mother Language Day.

LITERATURE NIGHT - ISTOČNO NOVO SARAJEVO

In Istočno Novo Sarajevo, on 30th January 2016 in the Cultural Center was held a literary night with Ljiljana Habjanovic-Djurovic, who presented to the audience her new book "Mount of Transfiguration". The hall was filled to capacity, so other visitors had to stand in the hallway.

"MOUNT OF TRANSFIGURATION - The story about St. Sava"

Director Hadzi-Aleksandar Djurovic made a documentary TV film "Mount of Transfiguration - The story about St. Sava". Screenwriter and narrator is Ljiljana Habjanović Djurovic. The film was shot on authentic sites related to the life of Saint Sava - Ras, Deževa, St. Peter's Church, Hilandar, Studenica, Žiča, Mileševa and Vračar. The film will have premiere broadcast on the daz of St. Sava (27th January) on RTV Studio B in 20 o' clock, and then on over the 60 local TV stations in Serbia, Montenegro and the Republika Srpska. The authors, who are also the producers, will assign the film for free to all Serbian televisions for an unlimited number of broadcasts. The scenario is based od the novel "Mount of Transfiguration" by Ljiljana Habjanović Djurovic.

ST. SAVA ACADEMY IN BRČKO

Organized by the Serbian Orthodox Church and the Brcko District Youth Community of St. Sava, on Sunday 24 January 2016 at the Cultural Center in Brcko was held St. Sava Academy. Ljiljana Habjanovic Djurovic sermonized at St. Sava Academy.

At the end of the Academy, all participants got "Thank you" notes.

LITERATURE NIGHT - ŠABAC

In the Šabac theatre, on 21st December 2015, Ljiljana Habjanović Djurović presented the novel "Mount of Transfiguration". The host was a deacon Ljubomir Ranković, chief editor of the Glas crkve.

LITERATURE NIGHT - KRALJEVO

3rd December 2015 - Bookstore "Window" from Kraljevo organized in the House of the Serbian Army, a promotion of the latest book ny Ljiljana Habjanović Djurovic "Mount of Transfiguration". More than 400 people attended the literature night in Kraljevo and carefully listened to the most read Serbian writer in the last 20 years.

Source: TV Kraljevo

LITERATURE NIGHT - NOVI BEČEJ

On Wednesday 2nd December 2015 in the library in Novi Bečej, the novel "Mount of Transfiguration" was presented on a literature night.

LITERATURE NIGHT - BRČKO

On 28th November 2015 in Brcko, in the church of the Dormition of the Mother of God, the latest novel by Habjanović-Djurovic "Mount of Transfiguration" was presented. Literature night was organized by Brcko District Youth Community of St. Sava.

LITERATURE NIGHT - ALEKSANDROVAC

On 26 November 2015, Ljiljana Habjanović Djurovic presented the new novel "Mount of Transfiguration" in Aleksandrovac. The promotion was attended by the mother Fotina, the hegumenia of Drenča monastery and the nuns. The organizer was National Library of Aleksandrovac.

LITERATURE NIGHT - NIŠ

In the library "Stevan Sremac" in Niš , on 24 November 2015, Ljiljana Habjanović Djurović presented the new novel "Mount of Transfiguration".

LITERATURE NIGHT - KUČEVO

In the library "Nikola Sikimić Maksim" in Kučevo, on 18 November 2015, Ljiljana Habjanović Djurović presented the new novel "Mount of Transfiguration".

LITERATURE NIGHT - KIKINDA

In Kikinda, in the Cultural Center, on 12th November 2015, Ljiljana Habjanovic Djurovic has presented a new novel "Mount of Transfiguration".

"MOUNT OF TRANSFIGURATION" - THE BEST SELLING BOOK ON A BELGRADE BOOK FAIR

At the just finished Belgrade Book Fair (which lasted from 25.10.-11.01.2015.), at the publisher's booth 9,461 copies of the novels by Ljiljana Habjanović Djurovic was sold, of which 7,327 copies of the new novel "Mount of Transfiguration". The author has signed her books every day from 10 am to 20 pm and in front of her were constantly alternating rows of readers, which once again confirmed that Ljiljana Habjanović Djurovic is still the most widely read Serbian writer.

Stand IK "Globosino Aleksanrija", among others, visited by His Holiness Serbian Patriarch Irinej and Bishop Amfilohije.

A large contribution to this sales gave employees at the booth.

"OUR FATHER" IN ITALIAN LANGUAGE

Early in October 2015 publisher "SECOP Edizioni" published a novel OUR FATHER in Italian language, translated by Dragan Mraovic.

This is the fourth novel by Ljiljana Habjanovic Djurovic published in Italy. So far, novels FEMININE GENEALOGY, GAME OF THE ANGELS and OBSERVATION OF THE SOUL were published in Italy.