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Sunninghill, South Africa

St Thomas Serbian Orthodox Church

Media & Events

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Akathists to the Protectress of Africa, Vidovdan, baptisms, chess after church, and parish talks — a living album of our faith and culture. Videos are hosted on YouTube for optimal streaming quality.

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Liturgy

Cherubic Hymn

Divine Liturgy with Father Isajlo and Srdjan leading the choir.

Culture

Serbian traditional dance

Cultural evening with kolo and community joy.

Community

Parish history talk

Mike sharing the history of St Thomas parish and our community.

Feast

Vidovdan Slava bread

Slicing the Slava bread with the Serbian ambassador on Vidovdan.

Community

Parish history talk by Mike

Mike sharing the history of St Thomas parish and our community.

Upcoming

Events & gatherings

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October 12

Feast Day Celebration

Divine Liturgy and festal lunch as we honor St Thomas.

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November 8

Cultural Evening

Songs, dance, and traditional food — celebrating Serbian heritage together.

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Monthly

Community Lunch & Outreach

Preparing meals for Madidi orphans and sharing lunch after Sunday Liturgy.

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Vidovdan

Feast of St. Tsar Lazar & All Serbian Martyrs

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.

Vidovdan procession with a large cross and liturgical banners
Vidovdan procession with a large cross and liturgical banners
An icon of Saint Tsar Lazar, central to the Vidovdan feast
An icon of Saint Tsar Lazar, central to the Vidovdan feast

Photos

Thematic gallery

Andrei-Rublev warmth with Serbian traditional notes: liturgy, Akathist, icons, community, and outreach.

All pascha procession liturgy hero featured community hospitality interior icons sanctuary bishop clergy vidovdan feast baptism family sacrament pentecost icon saints lazar theotokos three-hands akathist antidor liturgy-card isajlo anointing martyrs heritage flags chess coffee food sava servers prayer readers markos iconostasis holy-friday dignitary culture dance blessing holy-water congregation sermon new
Paschal night procession with candles and faithful outside the church
Paschal night procession with candles and faithful outside the church
Parish community gathered after Divine Liturgy
Parish community gathered after Divine Liturgy
Interior of St Thomas Church with icons and candle stands
Interior of St Thomas Church with icons and candle stands
Hierarchical Divine Liturgy with the bishop presiding
Hierarchical Divine Liturgy with the bishop presiding
Vidovdan procession with a large cross and liturgical banners
Vidovdan procession with a large cross and liturgical banners
A family and godfather smiling after a baptism ceremony
A family and godfather smiling after a baptism ceremony
Several families gathered together after a group baptism
Several families gathered together after a group baptism
The church decorated with green branches for the Feast of Pentecost
The church decorated with green branches for the Feast of Pentecost
An icon of Saint Tsar Lazar, central to the Vidovdan feast
An icon of Saint Tsar Lazar, central to the Vidovdan feast
The revered Icon of the Theotokos of the Three Hands, Protectress of Africa
The revered Icon of the Theotokos of the Three Hands, Protectress of Africa
Fr. Markos and Fr. Isajlo distributing antidor after Divine Liturgy
Fr. Markos and Fr. Isajlo distributing antidor after Divine Liturgy
Father Isajlo standing in front of the Icon of the Three Hands
Father Isajlo standing in front of the Icon of the Three Hands

References

Learn more about our parish

External articles and listings that feature St Thomas Serbian Orthodox Church.

40 Years of St Thomas

Serbian Orthodox Church archive article.

Orthodox World Listing

Parish overview and details.

Press: Patronal Celebration

Serbian MFA note on our Slava.

Get in touch

Questions about services or visiting? Send us a note.

Email: serborthchurchsa@gmail.com

Facebook: Parish Facebook group

Phone: +27 63 296 3862 (Fr Isajlo)

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