"Vatra plama bolje nego igda, prostrta je slama ispred ognja, prekršćeni na ognju badnjaci; puške puču, vrte se peciva, gusle gude, a kola pjevaju, s unučađu đedovi igraju, po tri pasa vrte se u kola, sve bi reka jednogodišnici; sve radošću divnom naravnjeno. A što mi se najviše dopada, što svačemu treba nazdraviti!" "The Mountain … Continue reading Бадње вече
Category: Churches
faith on belgradestreets
"...someone to hear your prayers someone who cares..." Lyrics from "Personal Jesus" by Depeche Mode.
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easter in belgrade
Men stand to the right Women stand to the left. Bowing and crossing themselves. The clacking sound of the klepalo replacing the bells during this time of sadness and reflection. The priest strides back and forth swinging incense among the faithful. The soft susurration of the priests chanting, haunting and contemplative. The icons look down. … Continue reading easter in belgrade
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vaznesenjska crkva
Peace can be found on belgradestreets. Stop, look, remember things that have passed. The granite cross outside a memory of terrible times, of noise, smoke and death. Think what the future could hold. Open arms welcome those who open their souls. The door is open. Is there light in the darkness? Lights inside seem to … Continue reading vaznesenjska crkva
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crkva svetog marka
This weekend, I walked up Resavska towards Tašmajdan intent on capturing a set of images for this week's main post. Walking up Resavska, the church of St Mark, Crkva Svetog Marka, dominates the scene with its striking red and cream coloured brickwork. On arriving at Tašmajdan, I was struck by the contrasts on offer. Approaching … Continue reading crkva svetog marka
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hram svetog save
this post features one of the best known landmarks on belgradestreets the old and new churches of St. Sava, "harm svetog save" which means "the temple of St Sava" the churches commemorate the burning of the remains of St. Sava in the fields of Vračar in 1594 by the Turkish Grand-Vizier, Sinan-Pasha who, vainly, sought … Continue reading hram svetog save
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