@orthodoxgrit — 23x breakout

Loading video…

I will hold my

@orthodoxgrit

39.2K followers · usually 12.9K views a post

Views

289.7K

Likes

56.2K

Comments

305

1.7K

Why it worked

The video likely resonated due to its focus on the spiritual preparation of an athlete before a high-stakes event, tapping into themes of faith, discipline, and resilience that can be universally inspiring.

Summary

The video shows MMA fighter Aleksandar Rakić preparing for a fight by holding his prayer rope and reciting prayers. It then transitions to him in the octagon, praying before the fight begins, with the crowd cheering him on.

Structure

1Fighter preparing with prayer rope
2Fighter entering the octagon
3Fighter praying before the match
4Crowd reaction
5Fighter in the midst of the fight

Product placement

UFC: The video shows UFC gloves and the octagon, indicating it is a UFC event. It ACTS as the venue for the fight. Removing it would change the context of the video. Venum: The shorts worn by the fighter have the Venum logo visible. It APPEARS as a brand on clothing. Removing it would not change what happens in the video.

On-screen text

I will hold my prayer rope till I rise up to the sky The prayer is so short but stronger can defy. As I say the prayer more, my enemy will lose the war. The prayer I say at first you will hear in every place. Most holy trinity save us all by thy grace. As I say the prayer more, my enemy will lose the war. I will say out loud again the second prayer that will be, Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on me. As I say the prayer more, my enemy will lose the war. ORTHODOX GRIT ORTHODOX GRIT

Original caption

RAKIĆ, THE PRAYER ROPE ☦️🇷🇸 Before the walkout. Before the octagon. Before the roar of the Serbian crowd. Aleksandar Rakić held his Orthodox prayer rope in his hands, whispering the Jesus Prayer, one knot at a time. It's the weapon the Fathers gave every Orthodox Christian. A tool for keeping Christ in the heart with every breath, every step, every fight. In front of his people, in his ancestral homeland, Rakić entered the cage the way every Orthodox warrior should. Prayed first. Fought second. ☦️ #OrthodoxGrit #OrthodoxChristianity #Rakic #Serbia #FaithOverFear