Services and Sacraments

In memory of the blessed founders and builders

As yesterday’s solemn monastery celebration, dedicated to the feast day of the Beheading of St. John the Forerunner, was flowing in the evening hours in the golden rays of the sun which was setting behind Krchin, the traditional founder’s filled the holy monastery with great gratefulness towards all who throughout centuries have laid down the…

In the Spirit of the Holy Apostles – Five Years of Episcopal Embrace

“For though you might have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.”—1 Corinthians 4:15 With spiritual joy and reverent devotion, our sacred monastery resounded over the past vigil-day with praise and glorification unto the holy, glorious, and all-laudable chief…

(Video) Procession of Light and Peace – The Trophy-Bearer Bestows His Blessing upon Struga

By the mercy and goodwill of the all-good God, once again this year—for the sixteenth time—the heavenly blessing was poured out upon the city of Struga through the holy and solemn Litija (Eordia) in honor of the glorious Trophy-Bearer, the Holy Great-Martyr George. The Eordia, which was revived through spiritual zeal and love for God…

Rajchica – Embraced by the Blessing of the Trophy-Bearer

In a grace-filled and prayerful atmosphere, the Monastery of Rajchica celebrated its patronal feast—the radiant annual commemoration of the holy, glorious, and victorious Great-Martyr George. With spiritual joy and reverent gratitude toward the heavenly protector of the Rajchica monastic community, a festive Vespers service was held on the eve of the feast, presided over with…

Second Day of Holy Pascha at Bigorski Monastery

“Sing unto the Lord a new song; sing unto the Lord, all the earth! Sing unto the Lord, bless His name; proclaim His salvation from day to day!” The Paschal joy, like a river of grace, continues its quiet yet powerful flow, transforming and sanctifying everything it touches—every soul, all of creation. On the Second…

(Video) The Vespers of Love

Illumined by the uncreated Light of Christ’s Resurrection, and warmed by the overflowing grace that pours forth on this most radiant and life-giving Feast, our souls tremble with joyful awe, and our minds are enlightened by the eternal brilliance of the Day without evening. With hearts full of gratitude and with songs too fragile to…