A Sincere Word to the Serbo-Macedonians

“A Sincere Word to the Serbo-Macedonians” (Искрена реч Србо-Македонцима) by Despot Badžović is a political and cultural pamphlet aimed at addressing the identity, unity, and future of the Slavic population in Macedonia during the late Ottoman period.

In it, Badžović appeals directly to the "Serbo-Macedonian" community, urging them to preserve their language, traditions, and Orthodox faith while resisting foreign propaganda and national assimilation by neighboring states. He emphasizes the shared historical roots between Serbs and Macedonian Slavs, portraying their destinies as intertwined in both cultural and political terms.

The text blends patriotic encouragement with practical advice, calling for education, mutual solidarity, and the strengthening of national consciousness. It serves both as a warning against division and as a rallying cry for a united Slavic front in the Balkans, grounded in the belief that cultural survival depends on collective action and a clear sense of identity.