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Sunninghill, South Africa

St Thomas Serbian Orthodox Church

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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.

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.

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
Icon of Saint Tsar Lazar of Serbia (courtesy Orthodox Church in America)
Icon of Saint Tsar Lazar of Serbia (courtesy Orthodox Church in America)
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
Parishioners gathered for a group photo after an Akathist service
Parishioners gathered for a group photo after an Akathist service
A parishioner being anointed with blessed oil during a Friday night Akathist
A parishioner being anointed with blessed oil during a Friday night Akathist
Parishioners sharing a meal together after the Friday night Akathist service
Parishioners sharing a meal together after the Friday night Akathist service
An icon of the Holy Royal Martyrs of Russia
An icon of the Holy Royal Martyrs of Russia
Parishioners standing proudly with Serbian and Greek flags outside the church
Parishioners standing proudly with Serbian and Greek flags outside the church
Parishioners of all ages playing chess together after the Sunday service
Parishioners of all ages playing chess together after the Sunday service
People enjoying coffee and conversation in the church garden after service
People enjoying coffee and conversation in the church garden after service
A vibrant parish lunch being served outdoors under a tent
A vibrant parish lunch being served outdoors under a tent
A beautiful painting depicting Saint Sava, the founder of the Serbian Church
A beautiful painting depicting Saint Sava, the founder of the Serbian Church
Orthodox icon of Saint Thomas the Apostle, patron of our parish - Byzantine Orthodox tradition
Orthodox icon of Saint Thomas the Apostle, patron of our parish - Byzantine Orthodox tradition
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
Father Isajlo performing a baptism, assisted by young altar servers
Father Isajlo performing a baptism, assisted by young altar servers
A parishioner lighting a candle and praying before the icons
A parishioner lighting a candle and praying before the icons
Readers chanting the Epistle during the Divine Liturgy
Readers chanting the Epistle during the Divine Liturgy
Father Markos standing in front of the iconostasis before a service
Father Markos standing in front of the iconostasis before a service
The Plashtanica (Epitaphios) adorned with flowers during Holy Friday services for Pascha.
The Plashtanica (Epitaphios) adorned with flowers during Holy Friday services for Pascha.
Father Markos distributing antidor (blessed bread) after the Divine Liturgy.
Father Markos distributing antidor (blessed bread) after the Divine Liturgy.
An icon of the Theotokos (Mother of God).
An icon of the Theotokos (Mother of God).
Father Isajlo, Father Markos, and the Serbian Ambassador together at the church.
Father Isajlo, Father Markos, and the Serbian Ambassador together at the church.
Young parishioners in traditional Serbian attire performing a cultural dance.
Young parishioners in traditional Serbian attire performing a cultural dance.
A close-up of antidor (blessed bread) being distributed after Divine Liturgy.
A close-up of antidor (blessed bread) being distributed after Divine Liturgy.
Deacon Stephen at the parish lunch after service.
Deacon Stephen at the parish lunch after service.
A close-up of antidor (blessed bread) being distributed after Divine Liturgy.
A close-up of antidor (blessed bread) being distributed after Divine Liturgy.
A priest blessing the congregation with holy water during the Divine Liturgy.
A priest blessing the congregation with holy water during the Divine Liturgy.
The congregation standing in prayer during the Divine Liturgy.
The congregation standing in prayer during the Divine Liturgy.
Another group photo of the parish community after Divine Liturgy.
Another group photo of the parish community after Divine Liturgy.
A group photo of the parish community after Divine Liturgy.
A group photo of the parish community after Divine Liturgy.
Parishioners sitting and listening to the sermon during Divine Liturgy.
Parishioners sitting and listening to the sermon during Divine Liturgy.
Parishioners enjoying a community lunch outdoors after the service.
Parishioners enjoying a community lunch outdoors after the service.
Alternate icon of the Theotokos of the Three Hands
Alternate icon of the Theotokos of the Three Hands
Congregation gathered during Divine Liturgy
Congregation gathered during Divine Liturgy
Father Isajlo standing before the icons during Divine Liturgy
Father Isajlo standing before the icons during Divine Liturgy
Parishioners seated during the sermon
Parishioners seated during the sermon

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

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We reply within 1-2 business days. For urgent matters, call +27 63 296 3862.

Email: serborthchurchsa@gmail.com

Facebook: Parish Facebook group

Phone: +27 63 296 3862 (Fr Isajlo)