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THE BELT OF THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD HAS STARTED HEADING TO BELGRADE: The relic from Mount Athos arrives today with the highest honors (VIDEO)
Relics of priceless value, connected to Saint Sava and the deepest layers of Serbian tradition, are arriving in the capital on the eve of an exhibition that will last until mid-summer and is already being announced as an event that transcends ordinary cultural frameworks.
TL;DR
- The miraculous Belt of the Holy Mother of God, a major relic in the Orthodox world, has left Mount Athos for Belgrade.
- The relic was ceremonially sent off from the Vatopedi monastery's port and will travel via Thessaloniki.
- The Abbot Jefrem and monks of Vatopedi are accompanying the relic.
- A grand reception is planned for its arrival at Belgrade's Nikola Tesla Airport, followed by a public viewing at the Church of the Ascension at 5 PM.
- Thousands of believers from Serbia and the region are expected to visit the relic.
- The relic will lead the Spasovdan procession, an event of historical significance.
- Church tradition states the Holy Mother of God gave her belt to the apostle Thomas after her Dormition.
- Believers pray to the relic for comfort, spiritual strength, healing, family, and peace.