A festive academy in honor of the Patron Saint-day of Novi Sad, St. George

On the eve of the celebration of the Restoration of the Temple of St. George the Great Martyr, on November 15, 2019, a solemn academy under the auspices of the Church Community of Novi Sad was held at the Youth Theater.

A huge public were greeted and blessed by His Grace Irinej, Bishop of Backa. The Academy was attended by Bishop Isihije of Mohacs, clergy of the Diocese of Backa; Mr. Milos Vucevic, Mayor of Novi Sad; representatives of the First Brigade of the Serbian Armed Forces and the faithful people of Novi Sad. Dr. Milan Bandobranski delivered a festive address.

These choirs participated in the artistic part of the program: St. John Damascus Choir, St. Stephen of Dechani Choir, Children's Choir of the Church of Novi Sad, and a special experience was provided by members of the Bozidar Micic Cultural and Art Society from Velika Hoca, Kosovo and Metohia. A sermon of Venerable Justin of Celije was pronounced by Mr. Milos Stankovic, director of the National Theater in Subotica.