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Great holy relic arrived at the Church of the Ascension in Belgrade: believers can kiss the belt of the Most Holy Theotokos from this evening

The Belt of the Most Holy Theotokos, from the Monastery of Vatopedi on Mount Athos, one of the greatest holy relics of the Orthodox world, was brought today to the Church of the Ascension in Belgrade.

Great holy relic arrived at the Church of the Ascension in Belgrade: believers can kiss the belt of the Most Holy Theotokos from this evening

TL;DR

  • The Belt of the Most Holy Theotokos from Vatopedi Monastery, a major Orthodox relic, arrived at the Church of the Ascension in Belgrade.
  • The relic was formally welcomed by Patriarch Porfirije, clergy, military, and a large number of believers.
  • The Belt has a historical lineage, originating from the earthly life of the Mother of God and having been in Constantinople and later gifted to Vatopedi.
  • It will be available for veneration by believers and will be part of the Spasovdan procession, to be displayed at the Church of Saint Sava.
  • Blessed ribbons, consecrated over the belt, will be distributed to the public.

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