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Ascension Liturgy
With a Holy Liturgy before the venerable belt of the Most Holy Mother of God, a nationwide celebration of Spasovdan, the patron saint's day of the City of Belgrade, was held yesterday morning at the Church of the Ascension. This year, the residents of the capital have a special blessing on the day of the city's patron saint, which is the venerable belt of the Most Holy Mother of God from the Vatopedi Monastery, one of the greatest relics of the Orthodox world.
TL;DR
- Belgrade celebrated Spasovdan, its patron saint's day, with a Holy Liturgy.
- The venerable belt of the Most Holy Mother of God, from Vatopedi Monastery, was a special blessing for the city.
- Patriarch Porfirije preached on Christian life, repentance, and God's love.
- The relic of the Mother of God was brought to Serbia after six centuries.
- A memorial service was held for victims of the April 6, 1941 bombing.
- A procession carried the holy belt, Gospel, and icons through the city, ending at the Temple of Saint Sava.
- The holy belt will be available for veneration until May 29th.