Events (Concerts, Exhibitions)

Concert in the crypt of the Belgrade St. Sava’s

Concert in the crypt of the Belgrade St. Sava’s
Concert in the crypt of the Belgrade St. Sava’s
Concert in the crypt of the Belgrade St. Sava’s
Concert in the crypt of the Belgrade St. Sava’s

As part of the Easter Festival, with the blessing of His Holiness the Serbian Patriarch Irinej, two Church choirs arranged concerts in the crypt of the St. Sava Cathedral in the Belgrade District of Vracar on April 14, 2018.

The Children's Choir of the Serbian Chanting Society “Jedinstvo” from Kotor, Montenegro, performed first, and on this occasion presented its new CD as well. Prior to the performance of the first Paschal hymn, the audience was greeted by Archpriest  Nemanja Krivokapić, parish priest in Kotor and spiritual father of the choir, who expressed his gratitude to Archimandrite Stefan, principal of the Cathedral, because this Belgrade Cathedral was patron of the new music CD of the Children's Choir. The choir was conducted by Ivan Krivokapić.

First Belgrade Choral Society in Himmelsthür

First Belgrade Choral Society in Himmelsthür
First Belgrade Choral Society in Himmelsthür
First Belgrade Choral Society in Himmelsthür
First Belgrade Choral Society in Himmelsthür

With the blessing of His Holiness Irinej, Serbian Patriarch, and under the patronage of His Grace Bishop Sergije of Frankfurt and All Germany, the solemn concert of the First Belgrade Choral Society was held in the monastery of the Dormition of The Most Holy Mother of God in Himmelsthür.

The Cyrillic Day in Atlanta

The Cyrillic Day in Atlanta
The Cyrillic Day in Atlanta
The Cyrillic Day in Atlanta
The Cyrillic Day in Atlanta

This event was in honor of the Feast of St. Cyril and Methodius, the two holy brothers who were Byzantine Christian theologians and Christian missionaries to the Slavic people. The Cyrillic Day was organized for the first time on May 21, 2017, here in Atlanta. It took place in the central library for Gwinnett County in Lilburn (the same city where we are building our Serbian church).

Paschal Choral Concert in Belgrade

Paschal Choral Concert in Belgrade
Paschal Choral Concert in Belgrade
Paschal Choral Concert in Belgrade
Paschal Choral Concert in Belgrade

With the blessing of His Holiness Serbian Patriarch Irenej, a traditional Paschal concert with participation of many Orthodox choirs was held in Saint Sava’s Church in Belgrade on the Easter evening, 16 April 2017. The concert was performed under St. Paul’s words: ‘O death, where is thy sting? Where is thy victory? (1 Cor. 15: 55).

The concert was opened by a homily delivered by Bishop Arsenije of Toplica, vicar Bishop of the Serbian Patriarch and principal of St. Sava’s  Church. A great number of choirs participated  sharing the joy of the Resurrection of Christ with a large audience. Traditional church hymns, spiritual compositions of Serbian and Russian authors dedicated to the Feast-day of Resurrection, as well as other spiritual and patriotic hymns were on the program.

Feast day of Saint Sava, the first Serbian Archbishop in Novi Pazar

Feast day of Saint Sava, the first Serbian Archbishop in Novi Pazar
Feast day of Saint Sava, the first Serbian Archbishop in Novi Pazar
Feast day of Saint Sava, the first Serbian Archbishop in Novi Pazar
Feast day of Saint Sava, the first Serbian Archbishop in Novi Pazar

In the evening of the feast day of Saint Sava, His Grace Bishop Teodosije of Raska-Prizren attended the Saint Sava Academy in Novi Pazar during which a rich cultural and art program was held with folklore dances. 

Saint Sava’s Day in Trieste

Saint Sava’s Day in Trieste
Saint Sava’s Day in Trieste
Saint Sava’s Day in Trieste
Saint Sava’s Day in Trieste

On the feast-day of Saint Sava, 27 January 2017, Archpriest Rasko Radovic officiated the Holy Liturgy, while the choir sang responses. There were ca. 60 of the congregation. The Saind Sava’s academy was held at the city theatre “Bobio” in Trieste being organized by the Church-school community of Saint Spyridon, according to the program prepared by teachers Sladja Markovic, Tatjana Dasic and catechist Fr. Rasko Radovic. Students of the supplementary school “Jovan Miletic” from Trieste performed the program.