THE ROYAL COUPLE ATTTEND THE 621ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF KOSOVO (1389-2010) AT ST. SAVA ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL IN NEW YORK

New York, 28 June 2010 – Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Crown Princess Katherine attended the Holy Liturgy served by His Grace Bishop Dr Mitrophan of Eastern America, at the St. Sava Orthodox Cathedral in New York for the marking St. Vitus Day and the 621st anniversary of the Battle at Kosovo.

Following the Divine Liturgy a speech was delivered by HRH Crown Prince Alexander II, who pointed out: “From 1389 up to the present day 28 June has been the most important day when we pay homage to all Serbs who have given their lives for the “holy cross and golden freedom”, as Knez Lazar and his army chanted in unison while receiving the Eucharist prior to the battle. Kosovo has been ever since that day almost seven centuries ago our Holy Land. The cradle of Serbdom, and its inalienable historical, national, and cultural heritage”.

As a part of the ceremony Sunday school children performed a cultural programme after which a lunch took place at the Parish Hall.