Choir Slava in Carmichaels, Pennsylvania
29. November 2017 - 10:10
The St. George Serbian Orthodox Church in Carmichaels, Pennsylvania is in the Pittsburgh Deanery of the Eastern American Diocese. Very Reverend Stavrophor Rade Merick is Dean. His Grace Bishop Irinej is the hierarch.
High distinctions for state officials of the Republic of Hungary
24. November 2017 - 13:24
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
24. November 2017 - 10:32
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
23. November 2017 - 16:55
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.
100th Anniversary Celebration of Saint Nicholas church in Hamilton (Burton)
17. November 2017 - 11:16
On November 4th and 5th, 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.
