Prlicev biography

Gligor Prlicev is recognized as a key figure in the continuity of Macedonian identity.

His contributions extend beyond poetry to include social activism, advocacy against foreign cultural influences, and a strong push for the introduction of the national language in schools and churches. He was a pivotal figure in the restoration of the Ohrid Archbishopric, reinforcing his stance on the importance of cultural and national preservation.

Prlicev’s words, especially those from his speech “Protect Yourself” (1866), continue to resonate: “Chumotie reason, when he tells you to protect your homeland and love it more than anything, including lords and emperors, yet you sell your homeland for others…” These words, recorded over 150 years ago, remind us of the enduring struggle for national identity and the necessity of cultural preservation.

Prlicev’s work