In celebration of the feast of Saint Petka, believers today gathered in the chapel dedicated to Saint Petka at Kalemegdan Fortress in Belgrade, offering reverence to the relics of the saint.
Some faithful arrived as early as the day before to venerate Saint Petka—the protector of women and a saint known for her help to the sick and the poor.
In addition to their visit to the chapel, many also participated in the worship service held in the Church of Ružica, where Reverend Velibor Džomić led prayers, wishing that Saint Petka's intercessions be directed toward the people.
He emphasized that the liturgy is the foundation of every feast, underscoring Saint Petka’s ongoing presence and help, past, present, and future.
"Those who serve in this sanctuary bear witness to the spiritual help, healing, and miracles that Saint Petka performs, which have endured over the centuries," Reverend Džomić highlighted. The significant gathering of believers at the chapel and church speaks to the enduring miracle of Saint Petka, according to reports by RTS.
"This is not a gathering prompted by social media or billboards; it is a tradition passed down through generations," stated Reverend Džomić.
Within the chapel’s altar, there is a spring of water that is believed to possess healing properties. Each year, numerous visitors come to the chapel from all parts of the country, bringing back this water, which is thought to have curative powers.
The Serbian Orthodox Church celebrates today the feast dedicated to Saint Parascheva, known to the people as Saint Petka, in remembrance of the day she departed this earthly life.
As one of the great missionaries of the Christian faith, Saint Petka is revered throughout the Orthodox Christian world, with approximately 250 churches in the Serbian Orthodox Church dedicated to her.