Faced with military threats, and non-recognition of the country's name and language, Orthodox Macedonians supported building the cross and many churches around it as a way to protect their existence..
In fata amenintarilor militare si a nerecunoasterii numelui si limbii tarii, macedonenii ortodocsi au contribuit la construirea crucii si a multor biserici in jurul ei, ca o cale de a-si proteja existenta.