The prayer of Novak Djokovic in the Holy Monastery of Hilandaritranslated

The memory of Saint Vasileos Milutin was celebrated in the Holy Monastery of Chilandari with due pomp and according to the Saint tradition and order. The Chilandarin brotherhood honored the memory of Saint Vasileos Milutin, one of the most important renovators and founders of the Monastery, by holding a Vigil and solemn Divine Liturgy

Among the pilgrims who visited the Monastery this year was the world-renowned Serbian tennis champion Novak Djokovic, who is currently visiting Mount Athos. "Nole" participated praying in the solemn Divine Liturgy on the morning of Thursday, November 12, 2026.

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After the blessing of the collybus in honor of Saint Vasileos Milutin, a festive table was laid.

Novak Djokovic's relationship with the Orthodox faith is well known, as he has repeatedly referred to its importance. In fact, his statement is typical: "Before an athlete, I am an Orthodox Christian", while often, after the big...