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SPC: The greatest Serbian relics from Mount Athos arrive in Belgrade today
On the occasion of the exhibition dedicated to the 850th anniversary of the birth of Saint Sava, the most significant Serbian relics from the Imperial Lavra of the Monastery of Hilandar on Mount Athos are arriving in Belgrade today, which are connected to the life of the first Serbian archbishop, thanks to the engagement of Patriarch Porfirije of the Serbian Orthodox Church and the prestige that the SOC has in friendly Greece and its most important institutions, it was announced today from the SOC.
TL;DR
- Major Serbian holy relics from the Monastery of Hilandar on Mount Athos are arriving in Belgrade for an exhibition commemorating the 850th anniversary of Saint Sava's birth.
- The exhibition, organized by the Museum of the Serbian Orthodox Church, will be held at the Gallery of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts from May 15th to July 19th.
- Key exhibits include the mosaic icon of the Virgin Mary Odigitria, the icon of the Virgin Mary Galaktotrofuse, an icon of Christ Pantocrator, and an icon of Saint Sava and Saint Simeon.
- Replicas of the Hilandar abbot's staff and Saint Sava's Pateritsa will also be displayed, along with the Kareja Typikon and a replica of the icon of the Virgin Mary Hodegetria.
- The relics' arrival is facilitated by the engagement of Patriarch Porfirije of the Serbian Orthodox Church and the SOC's relations with Greek institutions.