Serbian Orthodox Church

Bishop Maxim visits Saint Andrew Fool-for-Christ Church in Anderson

Bishop Maxim visits Saint Andrew Fool-for-Christ Church in Anderson
Bishop Maxim visits Saint Andrew Fool-for-Christ Church in Anderson
Bishop Maxim visits Saint Andrew Fool-for-Christ Church in Anderson
Bishop Maxim visits Saint Andrew Fool-for-Christ Church in Anderson

During the weekend of March 26-27, we enjoyed a wonderful visit from His Grace, Bishop Maxim. Preparations for his visit began very early with making plans for meals and cleaning the church. We also completed some icons that had been waiting for mounting and hanging for quite some time. His Grace's upcoming visit was good incentive!

Lenten Workshop in North Canton

Lenten Workshop in North Canton
Lenten Workshop in North Canton
Lenten Workshop in North Canton
Lenten Workshop in North Canton

On April 9th, 2016, St George Serbian Orthodox Church hosted their first annual Lenten workshop sponsored by the Circle of Serbian Sisters.  This year’s workshop facilitator was parish priest Fr Aleksa Pavichevich who spoke on the theme “Quiet: Listening to God in a Noisy World.”

Wonderworking Kursk Root Icon visits Columbus

Wonderworking Kursk Root Icon visits Columbus
Wonderworking Kursk Root Icon visits Columbus
Wonderworking Kursk Root Icon visits Columbus
Wonderworking Kursk Root Icon visits Columbus

On Saturday April 2, 2016 the Wonderworking icon of the Most Holy Mother of God (of the Sign) - Kursk-Root Icon; was at St. Stevan of Dechani Serbian Orthodox Church in Columbus Ohio.

Serbian Prime Minister Vucic visits Cathedral church in Mostar

Serbian Prime Minister Vucic visits Cathedral church in Mostar
Serbian Prime Minister Vucic visits Cathedral church in Mostar
Serbian Prime Minister Vucic visits Cathedral church in Mostar
Serbian Prime Minister Vucic visits Cathedral church in Mostar

President of the Government of the Republic of Srpska Mr. Aleksandar Vucic visited the seat of the Diocese of Zahumlje-Herzegovina and the Littoral in Mostar, where he met Bishop Grigorije and the priesthood of Mostar.

Following the talks at the Episcopal Court, Prime Minister Vucic along with the hosts visited the construction site of the Cathedral church.

Serbian Patriarch Irinej receives Minister of Internal Affairs

Serbian Patriarch Irinej receives Minister of Internal Affairs
Serbian Patriarch Irinej receives Minister of Internal Affairs
Serbian Patriarch Irinej receives Minister of Internal Affairs
Serbian Patriarch Irinej receives Minister of Internal Affairs

His Holiness Irinej, Serbian Patriarch,  received Dr. Nebojsa Stefanovic, Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Serbia at the Serbian Patriarchate in Belgrade on 11 April 2016.

The reception was also attended by Mr. Vladimir Bozovic, adviser to the Prime Minister of the Government of the Republic of Serbia.

Bishop Maxim visits Kosovo and Metohija

Bishop Maxim visits Kosovo and Metohija
Bishop Maxim visits Kosovo and Metohija
Bishop Maxim visits Kosovo and Metohija
Bishop Maxim visits Kosovo and Metohija

His Grace Bishop Teodosije of Ras and Prizren welcomed His Grace Bishop Maxim of Western America at Gracanica Monastery during his visit to Kosovo and Metohija April 2-3, 2016.

The brother hierarchs attended Vespers at the Gracanica monastery church after which they spent time in conversation with the faithful and sisterhood of this holy monastery.