The Miraculous Belt of the Mother of God for Ascension Day in Belgrade
One of the most significant Christian relics, the Miraculous Belt of the Most Holy Theotokos, is arriving in the capital of Serbia on May 20th. The relic, kept in the Vatopedi Monastery on Mount Athos, will be brought by a special flight on May 20th by Abbot Ephraim with his brotherhood.
TL;DR
- The Miraculous Belt of the Most Holy Theotokos will be brought to Belgrade on May 20th from the Vatopedi Monastery on Mount Athos.
- The relic is considered one of the most significant Christian relics and is the only personal item of the Mother of God preserved after her Dormition.
- Events include a welcoming ceremony, a festive evening service led by Patriarch Porfirije, a liturgy on Ascension Day, and a procession blessing the city.
- Believers will have the opportunity to venerate the relic and receive blessed strips of its fabric.
- The relic was gifted to the Vatopedi Monastery by Prince Lazar in 1371 and is believed to have healing and grace-bestowing properties.