Serbian Orthodox in Sunninghill · Добро дошли

Ancient faith in a modern city

A warm Serbian Orthodox parish in Johannesburg, praying in Church Slavonic, Serbian, and English. Divine Liturgy on Sundays, Akathist on Fridays — stay for coffee, stories, and fellowship.

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Parish priest: Father Isajlo Markovic Lunch & coffee after every service

Two homelands, one parish family

Paschal night procession with candles and faithful outside the church — Pascha night procession in Sandton

Parish community gathered after Divine Liturgy — Community gathered after Liturgy

Services

Join us in prayer

We gather in Church Slavonic and Serbian with English as needed so everyone can pray with understanding.

Fr. Markos and Fr. Isajlo distributing antidor after Divine Liturgy

Sunday

Divine Liturgy · Света Литургија

9:30 AM Liturgy of St John Chrysostom

Followed by lunch and coffee outdoors. Families and newcomers are welcome.

Friday

Akathist · Акатист

7:00 PM To the Icon of Three Hands

An evening of prayer and intercession; peaceful and prayerful start to the weekend.

Welcome

Come and see

We are a Serbian Orthodox community rooted in the Gospel and the beauty of the liturgical life. Services blend Church Slavonic and Serbian, with English so everyone can participate.

Lunch and coffee after every service in our outdoor seating area.
Warm hospitality — please introduce yourself to Father Isajlo and our greeters.
Sunday School for children during the Divine Liturgy.

A note from Father Isajlo Markovic

“You are welcome in our parish home. Whether you are new to Orthodoxy or visiting from afar, we pray you find Christ’s peace here. Please stay for coffee and let us get to know you.”

With joy in Christ, Father Isajlo

Highlights

Orthodox life in motion

Pascha light, Akathist to the Protectress of Africa, Vidovdan, baptisms, and the warmth after Liturgy.

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Hierarchical Divine Liturgy with the bishop presiding

Vidovdan procession with a large cross and liturgical banners

A family and godfather smiling after a baptism ceremony

Several families gathered together after a group baptism

The church decorated with green branches for the Feast of Pentecost

An icon of Saint Tsar Lazar, central to the Vidovdan feast

The revered Icon of the Theotokos of the Three Hands, Protectress of Africa

Father Isajlo standing in front of the Icon of the Three Hands

Rooted in the faith, alive in Johannesburg

St Thomas Serbian Orthodox Church has served Serbian faithful and friends of Orthodoxy since 1978. We gather in Sunninghill to pray, celebrate feast days, and support one another in Christ.

Our parish continues the tradition of the Serbian Orthodox Church, honoring the saints and sharing the joy of the Resurrection. We welcome you to learn more about our history and the story of our community.

“Светлост Христова просвећује све” — “The light of Christ illumines all.”

Find us in Sunninghill

We are located in Sunninghill, Sandton (Johannesburg). There is street parking and nearby shops if you arrive early. Please reach out if you have questions about services or need a ride.