Slava (tradition) - Wikipedia Slava is passed down exclusively through male lineage and it symbolizes family identity, unity, and faith In 2014, Slava was inscribed on UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists of Serbia
Slava, celebration of family saint patron’s day - UNESCO In Serbia, Orthodox Christian families celebrate an important holiday in honour of the patron saint, Slava, who is believed to be their protector and provider of welfare The celebration consists of the ritual offering of a bloodless sacrifice and a feast held for relatives, neighbours and friends
Slava – Serbian Tradition of Celebrating Family’s Patron Saint Some patron saints can be celebrated two times a year, the main day is called Slava, while the secondary day is called preslava Slava is a part of Serbian identity and all Serbs say Slava is one of the most important days in the year
Why Slava Matters In Orthodox Serbian Culture - Religion Unplugged Slava is an annual holiday celebrated by Serbian Orthodox families in honor of their patron saint During Slava, families celebrate their patron saint, who is considered the protector and provider of welfare for the family
Patron saint day - Serbia. com Serbs are the only Christians who celebrate “slava” – a patron saint day It is the tradition of the ritual celebration and veneration of a family’s own patron saint
What is Slava? | Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church Slava, or "Krsna Slava," is a cherished tradition unique to Serbian Orthodox Christians It is a family feast dedicated to the household’s patron saint, chosen generations ago when the family embraced Christianity