Serbian Orthodox Christians took part in a winter swim for the ‘Honourable Cross’ in Stari Banovci to mark Epiphany.  Stari Banovci, Serbia – January 19, 2025

Sparks from a traditional Yule log fire around the monument to Saint Sava in front of the Saint Sava Temple in Belgrade on Orthodox Christmas Eve. Hundreds of faithful gathered to take part at the Serbian Orthodox tradition of burning the “badnjak,” a ceremonial oak log symbolizing warmth, light, and prosperity. Belgrade, Serbia – January 6, 2025

Badnjak, the ceremonial oak branches, fill the streets of Belgrade in the days leading up to Orthodox Christmas. Belgrade, Serbia – January 5 and 6, 2025.

Whispers on the streets,
shadows weave through the dusk,
goddess wakes at dawn.