Serbia: Teen cancer survivor catches Holy Cross in Belgrade’s Epiphany river race

Subscribe to our channel! Over 250 Orthodox Christians braved the freezing waters of the river Danube in Belgrade on Saturday, for a traditional race for the Holy Cross in celebration of Epiphany. The winner of this year’s race was 18-year old cancer survivor Jovana Leposavic from the Serbian capital. Prior to the race, Serbian Patriarch Irinej led a liturgy in the Temple of the Holy Father Nikolai, and consecrated the waters of the Danube and the swimmers. Addressing the spectators aft