On the occasion of the magnificent celebration of the Ascension Day, the Patron Saint-day of the capital of Belgrade, the Serbian Patriarch Porfirije, expressesed its greatest gratitude to all Belgraders, especially to all participants in the magnificent procession, which gathered tens of thousands of Orthodox believers.
In the long history of the capital, the past celebration will be remembered as the most numerous prayerful and certainly one of the most dignified gatherings ever held on its streets and squares.
The people have once again expressed their loyalty and love for the Serbian Orthodox Church and their capital as they participated in this exclusively prayerful celebration.
The spiritual leader of all Serbian Orthodox people especially thanked all the city services led by the Mayor Professor Dr. Zoran Radojicic and his associates, the Serbian Armed Forces, the Police, the media and everyone who contributed to this year’s celebration of the Ascension of the Lord will remain in everyone’s fondest memories.