Satrivac Day, the holy Orthodox holiday is celebrated in Devoll

2024-07-01 22:12:00, Qyteti im CNA

July 1 coincides with the holy holiday of the Orthodox believers in the village of Hoçisht t Devolli, a holiday that brings blessings and harmony not only to the residents of the village but also beyond. This day is called "Satrivac Day", while the village turns into a pilgrimage not only by Orthodox believers, but also by Muslims, which also shows the religious coexistence in Hoçisht.

A celebration with a very special organization, under the auspices of the Devoll Municipality, and the residents of Hoçishti themselves, who have opened their doors to all visitors since yesterday evening. This holiday is dedicated to two saints, Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian, who have done a lot for humanity. Being both medical researchers, they have performed miracles by healing sick and disabled people, facts that have come to light throughout history.

Satrivac Day, the holy Orthodox holiday is celebrated in Devoll

Father Viktor Konomi tells CNA TV the importance of this holiday for Orthodox believers, highlighting a story that happened yesterday with a religious woman. Among other things, he wishes all believers and beyond, for health and peace in their families, after the blessing received near the church of Hoçisht village.

"We are gathered here in the church of Saints Anargands, Cosmas and Damian, two saints and doctors who have served humanity by performing miracles that have healed people. I am not too late to say that last night I met a woman here and said: "Papa Viktor, I couldn't walk, I came here for 30 minutes and now I'm walking with you". These great healers, who studied medicine, performed miracles that others could not achieve dot. This day is quite marked for the Orthodox church and for all the believers who come and receive the blessing of Kozmai and Damian. I wish them health, love, peace with their families and receive the blessing from both great signifiers of our church. Happy for many years!"

Satrivac Day, the holy Orthodox holiday is celebrated in Devoll

Father Viktor Konomi

Orthodox believers have welcomed this holiday with great pleasure, expressing the great importance that this day has for everyone. During this day, Orthodox believers as well as Muslims come together to celebrate with each other, showing the religious coexistence that exists in this village. There was also no lack of congratulation of believers for health and good things in every Albanian family.

"This symbolizes the feast of St. Cosmas and St. Damian, considered as saints and doctors of medicine, especially of the eyes. According to historical records it is thought to be 200-300 years ago. Happy everyone, have a good time, have health and all the best to their families."

Satrivac Day, the holy Orthodox holiday is celebrated in Devoll

"This holiday is very important because it unites both sides of the faithful, Orthodox and Muslim. We have a permanent coexistence. We celebrate it together, sitting at the tables, with songs. Anyone who wants to and knows that it is celebrated, come and sleep a night ahead here. May you always have parties, may you have love and harmony, this is my wish."

"Satrivac Day" is the biggest and most important holiday of the village of Hoçisht in the municipality of Devolli, where believers and visitors spend the day with each other, with traditional dishes and folk music of the area. Everyone prays for healing and spiritual peace by receiving the blessing from the church of Saint Anarjende, in honor and memory of the two martyrs, Saint Cozmai and Saint Damian./ CNA TV