Recognitions, Titles and Acts of Honour
The House of Todorović preserves a number of acts of recognition, distinction, friendship and family relations issued by various Houses, families and authorities that have established relations with Zvonko Todorović, Head of the House of Todorović.
These documents, issued principally during 2025 and 2026, form part of the contemporary archives of the House of Todorović and document the relationships maintained by the House with various princely, ducal, noble, dynastic and ecclesiastical traditions.
Acts and Recognitions
House of Isono — Japan
2 June 2025 · Osaka, Japan
A Declaration of Amity was issued by Kosuke Isono, presented in the document as the official representative of the Isono family.
The declaration expresses respect for the Todorović family of Serbia and establishes a bond of friendship between the two families, founded upon tradition, loyalty to their ancestors, discipline and the transmission of family history.
The document expressly states that the declaration is spiritual, moral and symbolic in nature and carries no legal force.
House of Michałowski
22 September 2025 · Curitiba, Brazil
Taffarel Micaloski, presented as Duke of Vojvodina, Count Michałowski and representative of the House of Michałowski, signed a Declaration of Recognition and Friendship between the House of Michałowski and the House of Todorović.
The document recognizes Zvonko Todorović as Head of the House of Todorović, as well as 1st Duke of Todorović, Duke of Mladen and Duke of Drekale.
The declaration also establishes a relationship of fraternity and mutual recognition between the two Houses.
House of Vujović
27 September 2025 · Bar, Montenegro
Knez Vuk Vujović issued a solemn declaration recognizing Zvonko Todorović as the First Voivode of Todorović, referring to an attributed lineage associated with the Voivodes Mladen and Drekale.
The act also establishes a relationship of respect, friendship and tradition between the Houses of Vujović and Todorović.
House of Janković
1 October 2025 · Munich, Germany
Vladimir Norač Janković, presented as Voivode and Head of the House of Janković, issued a Declaration of Recognition and Fraternity.
The document recognizes Zvonko Todorović as First Voivode of Todorović and establishes a bond of fraternity between the two Houses intended to continue through future generations.
Bishop Svetoslav Vasilev
4 October 2025
Decree No. 346/04.10.2025, signed by Svetoslav Vasilev, presented as Episcopus Serdicensis, recognizes in its text the Medieval Princely and Grand Ducal House of Todorovici, as well as H.I.R.H. Zvonko Todorovic, presented as its sovereign, with reference to a perpetual fons honorum.
Orthodox Patriarchate of Nations
7 October 2025 · Paris, France
Patriarch Nicholas I, presented in the document as Patriarch of the Orthodox Nations and President of the Holy Synod of Bishops, issued an act entitled “Recognitions and Blessings.”
The act recognizes:
The Princely and Ducal House of TODOROVIC
as well as:
H.H. Zvonko TODOROVIC as Head of the Princely and Ducal House of TODOROVIC and First Duke of the House of TODOROVIC.
The act is dated 7 October 2025 and states that it was issued at the Patriarchal Residence in Paris.
House of Vujović — Dignity of Voivode
19 November 2025 · Bar, Montenegro
A second official letter from the House of Vujović, entitled “Letter of Recognition, Elevation and Granting of the Dignity of Voivode,” elevates and appoints Zvonko Todorović as First Voivode of Todorović.
The document states that this dignity carries the honours, rights, prerogatives, obligations and duties provided for according to the traditions of the House of Vujović.
Princely House of Soutzos
24 December 2025 · Athens, Greece
His Serene Highness Prince Georgios Marios Theocaropoulos Antonopoulos Karatheodoris Mavrokordatos Soutzos, presented as Head of the Princely House of Soutzos, issued a declaration recognizing Zvonko Todorovic as the current Head of the House of Todorovic and as the legitimate Duke of Todorovic.
The declaration also expresses friendship and esteem between the two Houses.
Princely and Ducal House of Ozrinić
2026 · Patent No. 01/2026
The Sovereign Princely and Ducal House of Ozrinić, represented by H.E. Professor Ilija Životić PhD, Prince and Duke of Ozrinić, issued Patent No. 01/2026, granting Zvonko Todorović the hereditary title of Duke.
The document states that the distinction was granted in consideration of services and loyalty to the Princely and Ducal House of Ozrinić.
A Tradition of Relations Between Houses
These various acts document the contemporary relationships of recognition, friendship, fraternity and symbolic cooperation developed by the House of Todorović with different families and Houses in Europe, Asia and beyond.
They are preserved within the archives of the House of Todorović and are presented here according to their respective context, dates, signatories and nature.
The House of Todorović distinguishes these private, familial, dynastic or ecclesiastical recognitions from any official recognition of a title by a sovereign state or governmental authority.
Official Genealogical Statement of Petar Aškraba Zagorski
On 8 October 2025, in Foča, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Petar Aškraba Zagorski issued a formal written statement concerning the ancestry of Zvonko Todorović.
In the statement, Zagorski declares, under his professional, moral and legal responsibility, that according to his genealogical research, Zvonko Todorović is related by blood to the medieval Voivode Mladen, whom the statement identifies as the grandfather of the Kosovo hero Vuk Branković.
The statement further identifies Branko, son of Mladen, and Vuk, grandson of Mladen, within this lineage, and notes that Vuk Branković participated in and led forces during the Battle of Kosovo in 1389.
Petar Aškraba Zagorski states that this conclusion is based on his long-term research into ancestry and origins.
The declaration was signed by:
Petar Aškraba Zagorski
Foča, 8 October 2025
The document also states that the declaration may be certified before a competent authority or notary for full legal validity.
Archival Note
The original declaration is preserved among the genealogical and historical archives of the House of Todorović. The statement is presented on this website as a documented declaration by Petar Aškraba Zagorski, and the genealogical conclusions expressed therein are attributed to his own research.