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The Holy Girdle of the Mother of God in a Procession in Belgrade
The ringing of bells in Vračar, thousands of believers with flags and icons in their hands, and the sweet scent of incense that spread across the plateau and Karađorđe Park welcomed one of the greatest relics of the Orthodox world last night in front of this Serbian sanctuary.
TL;DR
- Thousands of believers participated in a religious procession in Belgrade.
- The procession carried a holy relic, the honorable girdle of the Mother of God.
- The relic was brought to the Temple of Saint Sava and will remain until May 29th.
- The event coincided with the celebration of Spasovdan, Belgrade's patron saint day.
- Patriarch Porfirije led the procession and spoke about the spiritual significance of the event and Belgrade's role.
- The procession followed a traditional route through the city streets.
- Spasovdan is also celebrated as a patron saint day in other cities like Banja Luka and Čačak.