Denial and Repression of Anti-Semitism

Bishop Nikolaj Velimirovi emerges as a pivotal figure in Serbian culture, having faced vilification by Communist authorities as a fascist and antisemite. Over the past two decades, he has been re-evaluated and is now celebrated as a key religious leader, embodying the authentic Serbian national spirit. His canonization by the Serbian Orthodox Church in 2003 underscores his significance in contemporary Serbian identity and spirituality, marking a shift in perception towards his legacy.