Tennis nice Novak Djokovic has by no means been afraid to face up loudly, proudly, and publicly for his beliefs.
In 2022, Djokovic was banned from competing in a number of matches in america, including the US Open, as a result of he refused to take the COVID vaccine.
He was additionally deported from Australia earlier than the Australian Open for being unvaccinated.
Now, after a shocking display of anti-Christian sentiments marred the opening of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Djokovic is making a really public show of his spiritual convictions.
Throughout his first match on the Olympics, Djokovic made certain his Orthodox Christian cross was seen for all to see.
Tennis champion Novak Djokovic despatched a strong message to the world as he proudly displayed his Christian cross in the course of the Paris Olympics. ✝️ pic.twitter.com/VVks4d2Z7g
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) July 28, 2024
Earlier than coming into the court docket, and in full view of the digicam, Djokovic made the signal of the cross.
Ladues and gents, from Serbia THE ONE AND ONLY , NOVAK DJOKOVIC ❤️❤️pic.twitter.com/Jsk5PKfkJ9
— ᖴᖇᗩᑎI (@frani2312) July 29, 2024
In 2011, Djokovic obtained the order of St. Sava within the first diploma from the fingers of Irenaeus, the Patriarch of the Serbian Orthodox Church.
The order of St. Sava is the best distinction within the Serbian Orthodox Church.
He stated on the time, “That is an important title of my life, as a result of earlier than being an athlete, I’m an Orthodox Christian.”
Djokovic prevailed in his match in opposition to Rafael Nadal.