Saint George Day Memorial Service and Slava Celebration Sunday, May 4, 2025 - Saint Sava Cathedral

We are pleased to share this official invitation to the annual Saint George Day (Đurđevdan) memorial service and Slava celebration at Saint Sava Cathedral.

Service Details

Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025 (New Calendar)Time: 10:00 AMLocation: Saint Sava Serbian Orthodox Cathedral6306 Broadview Road, Parma, Ohio 44134

Invitation

The Movement of Serbian Chetniks Ravne Gare, through Secretary Kostika "Koz/Kosta" Radivoj, extends an open invitation to all parishioners to attend this important memorial service. The service will honor those who fought for the Orthodox Faith and the Golden Freedom.

Program Highlights

• Very Rev. Fr. Dragoslav Kosic will officiate the memorial service (requiem)

• Memorial prayers for all deceased Brothers and Sisters

• Traditional Slava celebration with the cutting of the Festal Bread

• Kumovi: Nikola Radujkovic and Elizabeth Cseh

• Domacin (host): Brother Nikola Stepanovich

• Our Folklore Group Srbija will perform under Milly Patijarevich's leadership

• Music and dancing with DJ Radovan Zecevic throughout the celebration

  
  

Honoring Our Heritage

This memorial service commemorates the brave soldiers of the Dinaric Division and other units under the leadership of their commanders. The service honors those who gave their lives in defense of Orthodox faith and Serbian freedom.

We particularly remember veterans like Ranko Majstorovic, who served with the Dinaric Division under Vojvoda Momčilo Đujić. At 95 years old, his life represents the courage and dedication of his entire generation.

About the Celebration

Following Orthodox tradition, this dual observance combines the Feast of Saint George - patron of warriors and soldiers - with the Četnik slava celebration.

After the liturgy and memorial service, the community will gather in the church hall for the traditional banquet and cultural program.

You Are Invited

All members of the Saint Sava Cathedral community are cordially invited to participate in this memorial service and cultural celebration. Whether you have family connections to this history or simply wish to honor those who served, your presence enriches our community remembrance.

For more information, please contact the church office.

We look forward to seeing you in our circle of faith and fellowship.

Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!

Note: This service honors the memory of those who fought for Orthodox faith and Serbian freedom while promoting the values of peace, reconciliation, and spiritual devotion.