2012 is also the year of Slomšek, with the city celebrating the 150th anniversary of his death in September. Anton Martin Slomšek will be the focal point of events held in churches, in the streets and in church and municipality-related cultural institutions. Slomšek is vital to the identity of the town, as he successfully bridges the past, present and future. His cultural, educational and religious endeavours have left a sustainable mark on the Eastern Slovenia region. Awakening and raising awareness of the latter is essential for the confidence of the inhabitants and opens up the town to the world. In his time, Slomšek was a most notable figure, a pioneer of multiculturalism due to his knowledge of languages and a role model of intercultural and interreligious dialogue, which he supported and promoted with his ecumenical work and efforts.
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