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January 19, 2026

BRAVO! U plivanju za časni krst u Srbiji prvi put učestvovao zvaničnik Ambasade SAD u Beogradu! (FOTO)

U tradicionalnom plivanju za časni krst u Srbiji, povodom hrišćanskog praznika Bogojavljenje, danas je prvi put učestvovao jedan zvaničnik Ambasade SAD u Beogradu – šef Kancelarije za vojnu saradnju Denijel O'Konor (Daniel O'Connor).

BRAVO! U plivanju za časni krst u Srbiji prvi put učestvovao zvaničnik Ambasade SAD u Beogradu! (FOTO)

TL;DR

  • Daniel O'Connor, head of the U.S. Embassy's Office of Military Cooperation in Belgrade, participated in the traditional Epiphany cross-swimming in Zemun.
  • He is the first U.S. Embassy official and the first American soldier to take part in this Serbian tradition.
  • O'Connor stated his intention was to participate in a local tradition and show respect for Serbian customs.
  • The cross-swimming ceremony is held on Epiphany, commemorating the baptism of Jesus Christ.
  • This tradition symbolizes cleansing, repentance, and the renewal of faith, often performed in cold waters.
  • The event is a religious and cultural manifestation celebrated in Orthodox countries like Serbia, Russia, and Greece.

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