Church Patronal Feast Commemoration in Halifax, Northern England

On Sunday 20th January 2019, the church patron and the parish intercessor before our Lord God - the Holy prophet, forerunner and Baptist John was commemorated.

The Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom was served by Archpriest Zarko Nedic, of Holy Trinity church in Bradford, the hierarchical dean for Great Britain & Ireland. At the chantors stand sang father Aleksandar Ilic, Nedeljko (Nedjo) Karagic and Slobodan (Borko) Budimir. Following Holy communion of the clergy, father Zarko orated an educational sermon, which included a short account about the life of the Holy Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John.

Before the close of the Divine Liturgy father Zarko Nedic serviced the rite of blessing the patronal Bread, cooked wheat and red wine. The sponsors were Miroslav (Vule) & his spouse Divna Stojanovic. For 2020, the responsibility of sponsorship was accepted by Slavisa & Zorica Golubovic. In the afternoon a delicious lunch was served, which was prepared by the parish Circle of Sisters. Included in the menue was 'Halifax Sarma'.

Source: www.stjohnthebaptisthalifax.org