Troparion — Tone 4
First-enthroned of the apostles, teachers of the universe: Entreat the Master of all to grant peace to the world, and to our souls great mercy!
On Sunday November 9th, the St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church Choir celebrated their patron Saint, Saint Demetrius. Together with Kum, Mark Borato, they participated in the blessing of the Kolac and Koljivo, and selected Donna Goberish-Matesa as next year’s Kuma.
Under the direction of Emil Esapovich, this choir of 13 ranges in age from 19 to 94. Anchored by long standing members Dmeter and Sandy Dragovich, Duska Milo, Eliott and Geri Marovich, and Pete Krainovich, they faithfully sing during every Sunday liturgy as well as many church holidays. The choir is currently practicing new concert music and is looking forward to participating in the Serbian Singing Federation’s choir festival in Monroeville, PA in May 2020. (Article by Janet Modrakovic)
First-enthroned of the apostles, teachers of the universe: Entreat the Master of all to grant peace to the world, and to our souls great mercy!
O Lord, You have taken up to eternal rest and to the enjoyment of Your blessings the two divinely-inspired preachers, the leaders of the Apostles, for You have accepted their labors and deaths as a sweet-smelling sacrifice, for You alone know what lies in the hearts of men.
Today Christ the Rock glorifies with highest honor The rock of Faith and leader of the Apostles, Together with Paul and the company of the twelve, Whose memory we celebrate with eagerness of faith, Giving glory to the one who gave glory to them!