Serbian Orthodox Church

High distinctions for state officials of the Republic of Hungary

His Holiness Irinej, Serbian Patriarch, handed over to Vice President of the Government of the Republic of Hungary Mr. Zsolt Semjén and State Secretary for Religious Affairs, National Minorities and Civil Relationships Mr. Miklos Soltes the high Church distinction – Order of Holy King Milutin at the Serbian Patriarchate on 23 November 2017.

In the decision of the Holy Synod of the Serbian Orthodox Church it is indicated that at the proposal of His Grace Lukijan, Bishop of Budim, the high distinction of the Serbian Orthodox Church - order of Holy King Milutin is being granted to Mr. Zsolt Semjén and Miklos Soltes for their active love towards the Serbian Orthodox Church and the Serbian people, especially shown by their selfless aid to the Diocese of Budim in Hungary.

Weekly Diocesan Bulletin - Sunday, November 26, 2017

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST: SAINT JOHN CHRYSOSTOM, ARCHBISHOP OF CONSTANTINOPLE

RESURRECTIONAL TROPARION - TONE EIGHT: Thou didst descend from on high, O Merciful One! Thou didst accept the three day burial to free us from our sufferings! O Lord, our Life and Resurrection: Glory to Thee!

Patron Saint-day of the Cathedral church of Holy Archangel Michael in Belgrade

His Holiness Irinej, Serbian Patriarch, officiated the Holy Hierarchal Liturgy in the Cathedral church in Belgrade on 21 November 2017, when our Holy Church celebrates the feast of Holy Archangel Michael and All the Bodiless Powers of Heaven.

The Cathedral Church celebrated its Patrons Saint-day (Slava) with the magnificent Patriarchal Liturgy; His Holiness was concelebrated by many priests of the Archbishopric of Belgrade-Karlovac. The First Belgrade Choral Ensemble, which has been chanting at liturgies for a century and a half, sang responses. During the solemn slava rite, the Patriarch blessed and cut the slava loaf with members of the Djokovic family, who were hosts of the Patron Saint-day of the Cathedral.

Thanksgiving Encyclical 2017

November 9/22, 2017
LIBERTYVILLE

Thanksgiving Day 2017

“Without thanksgiving to God there can be no progress in the spiritual life. Ceaseless thanksgiving to God is noble seed from which, if it is watered by the tears of unceasing repentance, a beautiful fruit grows— love for God.” - Saint Nicholai [Velimirovic], Prologue of Ohrid

To the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Executive Boards and Members of the Church-School Congregations of the Serbian Orthodox Communities in North and South America, the Circles of Serbian Sisters of our Parishes and Dioceses, the beloved Children and Youth and the entire Serbian Orthodox Family in North and South America: Greetings to you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

Slava celebrated at St. Demetrius in Akron

The parish community of the Holy and Glorious Great Martyr St. Demetrius, Myrrh-gusher, Wonderworker and military commander of Thessalonica in Akron celebrated their Slava with great joy on Sunday, November 12, 2017. 

100th Anniversary Celebration of Saint Nicholas church in Hamilton (Burton)

On November 4^th and 5^th, there was a 2-day celebration to commemorate the oldest Serbian Orthodox Church in eastern Canada. On Saturday morning a large number of parishioners attended a memorial service in the church. At this service, they prayed for their departed family members as well as for the souls of the departed parishioners and women in the “kolo sestara.”

Then, a group of parishioners visited the site where the first church was built and consecrated in 1917.  Multiple generations were represented in this crowd; teenagers to a 97-year-old parishioner.  For some, it was a history lesson and for others, it was a time to reminisce about days gone by.  They were able to enter the building which was originally built as the Serbian Community Centre.  It was remarkable to see that some aspects of the hall remained intact.  Parishioners shared stories and memories and it was a wonderful trip down memory lane.