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!
V. Rev. Protipresbyter Stavrofor Milan Stojanović, 85, reposed in the Lord on Saturday September 16, 2023. Born on April 25, 1938 in Kolari-Smederevo to father Svetozar and mother Ljubica Stojanović. Memory Eternal.
He became a Deacon on May 22, 1961 at Monastery Pokajnica and was ordained at Monastery Manasija-Despotovac in 1961. He then served in his hometown of Kolari, followed by Vienna and Salzburg. In 1972, he fulfilled his dream of living in America and moved with his family to Chicago. He then served in Waukegan, Libertyville and Gračanica. From 2008, Fr. +Milan lived in Port Richey, Florida, he served in the church of St. George, Clearwater, and St. Sava, St. Petersburg, FL.
Prota Milan will be deeply missed by his wife, Protinica Marija; daughter Gordana, son Aleksandar (Lisa); granddaughters Alexandria (Matthew) and Kristina (Jarrod); grandsons Milan (Jessica) and Nikola (Kristina); great grandchildren Madeline, Luka, Miloje, Aleksandar and Logan; nephew Svetozar and niece Svetlana.
The family is asking for no flowers please.
Opelo (Serbian Orthodox Funeral Service will take place at St. Sava Monastery, 32377 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048.
Interment will take place at the St. Sava Cemetery I Libertyville.
Daća (Serbian Orthodox Memorial Luncheon) for the repose of the noble soul of V. Rev. Protipresbyter Stavrofor Milan Stojanović will be served at the New Gračanica Monastery, 35240 W Grant Ave, Third Lake, IL 60046.
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!