850th anniversary of Nemanja’s endowments
18. September 2019 - 12:19The central celebration of the jubilee of 850 years of Nemanja’s endowments (foundations) was held in the monastery of Saint Nicholas in Kursumlija on 14th and 15th September 2019, under auspices of the Orthodox Diocese of Nis and the Municipality of Kursumlija.
In the courtyard of the monastery of Saint Nicholas in Kursumlija, one of the oldest endowments of Great Zupan Stefan Nemanja, later Saint Simeon, the Holy Hierarchal Liturgy was officiated by His Eminence Metropolitan Amfilohije of Montenegro and the Littoral on Sunday 15th September 2019.
College student retreat 2019 – Midwest Diocese
16. September 2019 - 9:41The day started off with registration and pitch-in luncheon. Following lunch there were three short but profound presentations on faith and science. At 5 PM we all went to Vespers at the St. Sava Monastery in Libertyville to be blessed by our first Bishop on this continent – St. Mardarije, whose incorrupt relics are at the monastery. Surrounded by one of the oldest cemeteries in United States, we realized it needed some TLC, so we went around collecting 30 bags of trash. We were then invited for a pizza dinner at our bishop’s home across the street. We had the most amazing time with Bishop Longin, who spent over an hour answering questions after which he offered a great message to the young people, asking them never to forget who they are, where they come from and where they are going, while always making an effort to keep both their body and their soul clean and pure. After arriving back to the New Gracanica Monastery, we sat down in a circle playing guitar, singing songs, and recited poetry. The night continued on with a discussion of several controversial topics.
Chicago Fundraiser celebrates Divac induction into Hall of Fame
16. September 2019 - 9:29On Monday evening, September 9, 2019 many gathered at the Dawson to celebrate NBA star Vlade Divac’s induction to the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass.
The celebratory gathering to sponsor the Ana and Vlade Divac Foundation, a humanitarian organization, which has invested millions of dollars of philanthropic aid in Serbia, from housing for refugees to rehabilitation of school facilities, economic grants, scholarships, support for youth and children, and the like. That evening $44,000 was collected to refurbish at least 10 classrooms for the Technical School at Vladicin Han.