# Religious pilgrimages and relic veneration in the Balkans > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/religious-pilgrimages-and-relic-veneration-in-the-balkans > Updated: 2026-10-12T10:54:05.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Religious ceremonies and pilgrimages involving the veneration of relics have been observed across several Balkan regions. In Grevena, Greece, religious ceremonies were held for the reception of the holy relics of Saint Nikanos the Wonderworker. The relics were moved from the Holy Zavorda Monastery to the Holy Metropolitan Church of the Annunciation of the Theotokos via a procession involving clergy and the public. The program included Vespers, Matins, and a festive Divine Liturgy. In Croatia, pilgrims gathered at the shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Sveta Gora for prayers regarding the harvest and thanksgiving. During these services, prayers were offered for the Rijeka Archdiocese and for Pope Leo XIV ahead of a scheduled surgery. Simultaneously in Serbia, thousands of believers visited the Church of Saint Panteleimon in Lučina to venerate the relics of Saint Nektarios of Aegina. The event featured a daily schedule of Holy Liturgies and Akathist prayers for health and family. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-12: Religious pilgrimages held in Croatia and Serbia Pilgrims gathered in Sveta Gora, Croatia, for thanksgiving services, while thousands in Lučina, Serbia, venerated the relics of Saint Nektarios of Aegina. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/religious-pilgrimages-held-in-croatia-and-serbia ### 2026-10-08: Grevena hosts religious ceremonies for relics of Saint Nikanos The city of Grevena, Greece, held religious ceremonies and processions to welcome the holy relics of Saint Nikanos the Wonderworker for public veneration. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grevena-hosts-religious-ceremonies-for-relics-of-saint-nikanos --- Cite as: Religious pilgrimages and relic veneration in the Balkans. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/religious-pilgrimages-and-relic-veneration-in-the-balkans