CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER ATTENDS CEREMONY SWIMMING FOR HONOURABLE CROSS OF SABAC 2010

Belgrade, 19 January 2010 – HRH Crown Prince Alexander II accompanied by Prof. Miroslav Gasic, member of the Crown Council attended today traditional event Swimming for the Honourable Cross of Sabac, organized for the seventh time on the Holy Epiphany Day, under the patronage of HRH Crown Prince Alexander II.

The event started with Holy Liturgy that was served at the Temple of St. Apostles Peter and Paul by His Grace Bishop of Sabac Lavrentije followed by a Procession to the city beach on the Sava River. The event was also attended by His Excellency Monsignor Stanislav Hocevar, Roman Catholic Metropolitan and Archbishop of Belgrade.

After His Grace Bishop Lavrentije blessed the gathering, HRH Crown Prince Alexander delivered a speech emphasizing: “All participants today showed great persistence, bravery and trust in God. Those are characteristics of the best. It is my great honour to be the patron of this event”.

Following the ceremony the race started with more than 40 competitors who swam 33 meters downstream the Sava River. HRH Crown Prince Alexander handed over a special cup to the winner of this years’ Swimming for the Honourable Cross of Sabac race, but also commended all participants and many citizens of Sabac who came to mark the Holy Epiphany Day.