Opening the museum, Croatian Culture Minister Bozo Biskupic said that the Croatian Government attached equal importance to the preservation of the heritage of all minorities in the country.
The primate of the Serb Orthodox Church in Croatia, Metropolitan Jovan, pointed out the "eventful history of the displayed artefacts and items that are of incalculable sacral art value".
The dignitary expressed belief that the museum would help in the process of reconciliation and peace establishment.
Hailing the reopening of the museum, Minister Biskupic said artefacts were an important element of the presence of the Orthodox Church in Croatia, and some of them belong to the world heritage.
He recalled that it was important to promote coexistence and respect for cultural heritage, and expressed hope that the future would be conflict-free.
There are 250 items on display in the new museum, including icons made between the 16th and 20th centuries, old manuscripts and books, and items necessary for religious rites.
The first museum of the Serb Orthodox Church was opened in 1985 in the building housing the top dignitaries of the Serb Orthodox Church in Street Djure Dezelica. On 11 April 1992, the building was damaged in a blast.
Two years ago, relevant authorities started working on a new museum.