Sunninghill, South Africa
St Thomas Serbian Orthodox Church
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Outreach · 03 October 2026
Prayer, a shared meal and song. Explore the films and thirty-two photographs from our parish visit.
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Prayer before the journey, a welcome at Madidi, a meal prepared and shared, and children singing beneath the tree. Fr Markos and the St Thomas parish family spent Saturday, 03 October 2026 with the Madidi community. Thank you to our hosts, volunteers and everyone who welcomed us.
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3:33Prayer before the journey, a welcome at Madidi, a meal prepared and shared, and children singing beneath the tree. Fr Markos and the St Thomas parish family spent Saturday, 03 October 2026 with the Madidi community. Thank you to our hosts, volunteers and everyone who welcomed us.
0:42Prayer, practical care and friendship: a day shared in Madidi on 03 October 2026. A welcome, the journey, preparing and sharing food, and time together.
0:44Children and community singing Hayo Mathatha beneath the tree during the St Thomas parish visit to Madidi on 03 October 2026.
19:21The complete conversation with Fr Isajlo and Fr Markos during the St Thomas parish visit to Madidi on 03 October 2026.
8:06The complete discussion with Fr Markos and the boys of the parish during the visit to Madidi on 03 October 2026.
1:42The complete Hayo Mathatha performance recorded during the St Thomas parish visit to Madidi on 03 October 2026.
0:34A short, complete recording of young people gathering and dancing outdoors during the St Thomas parish visit to Madidi on 03 October 2026.
2:39Alexander and Anastasia reflect on visiting Zociste Monastery and encountering living Serbian Orthodox heritage.
5:26Liam and Sarah, Alexander and Anastasia, share how they discovered and pursued Orthodoxy in Johannesburg.
0:44A short Christmas Eve moment of blessing and parish joy after Vespers.
2:07Reading and chanting from the Christmas Eve Vespers service at St Thomas.
1:25A Christmas Eve prayerful moment with the Serbian Ambassador and parish faithful.
0:56Blessing of the Badnyak, preserving Serbian Christmas tradition in South Africa.
0:54The parish congregation singing together during the Christmas Eve celebration.
2:23Children and parishioners singing together for the Nativity celebration.
0:15A brief Slava bread moment with the Serbian Ambassador and the St Thomas parish community.
0:39A welcoming introduction to St Thomas Serbian Orthodox Church and parish life.
3:21The Alberton Afrikaans choir contributes song during the Vidovdan celebration.
2:15Traditional Serbian dance brings the community together in culture and celebration.
4:36Father Isajlo and Srdjan lead singing for the Vidovdan commemoration.
6:11A liturgical chant from Divine Liturgy, sung by Father Isajlo and Srdjan.
5:38The Alberton Afrikaans choir singing at St Thomas Serbian Orthodox Church.
5:46A warm welcome for Father Isajlo and the parish during the Madidi orphanage visit.
Vidovdan
Vidovdan (June 28) commemorates the Battle of Kosovo and honors St. Tsar Lazar and all who have given their lives for the Orthodox faith and their people.
Photos
Andrei-Rublev warmth with Serbian traditional notes: liturgy, Akathist, icons, community, and outreach.
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