Feast of the Venerable Zosimus and James in Tuman

After the feast of the Holy Transfiguration at Tuman monastery , the holiday of the Venerable Miracle Workers Zosimus and James was solemnly celebrated. On the eve of the feast day, the Vigil was officiated by His Grace Bishop Ignjatije of Braničevo, in the prayerful presence of Their Graces Bishops Pahomije of Vranje, Kiril of Buenos Aires and South America, and former Konstantin of Central Europe.

During night the faithful people were arriving from many sides to the Tuman Monastery for the blessing of the Tuman's great ones of God. Before the beginning of the Holy Hierarchical Liturgy President of the Republic of Serbia Mr. Aleksandar Vucic with associates visited the Monastery as well. His Grace BIshop Justin of Zica officiated the Holy Hierarchical Liturgy with the concelebration of Their Graces Bishops Pahomije of Vranje, Jovan of Sumadija, Ignjatije of Branicevo, former Konstantin of Central Europe, Teodosije of Raska-Prizren, Kiril of Buenos Aires and South America, the clergy from many dioceses of the Serbian Orthodox Church.   

The host, Bishop Ignatije of Branicevo, addressed with the liturgical sermon. Thousands of believers approached the Holy Chalice.During the whole day, in a wonderful spiritual atmosphere, a worship gathering was organized in which numerous lecturers, ethno ensembles and theater groups participated. An agape feast was prepared for all those present through the effort of Archimandrite Dimitrije and the brotherhood.

Source: Tuman Monastery