Burning of the Badnjak (Oak Log)
Traditional burning of the Badnjak
The Temple of St. Sava is organizing an important manifestation for its believers. Gathering in front of the Temple and burning badnjak (a tree branch or young tree, cut from oak, brought into the house and placed on the fire on the evening of Christmas Eve) with organized programme gathers an increasing number of inhabitants of Belgrade and their guests every year. A magnificent event on the eve of the biggest holiday - Christmas.
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During the five centuries under Turkish slavery, the greatest insult was made to the Serbian people in 1594, when the Turkish invaders brought the body of Saint Sava, which rested in the Mileševa M...
Saint Sava Temple
During the five centuries under Turkish slavery, the greatest insult was made to the Serbian people in 1594, when the Turkish invaders brought the body of Saint Sava, which rested in the Mileševa M...
