The Nativity of the Holy Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord, John: The Gospel (Luke. 1: 5) relates that the righteous parents of St John the Baptist, the Priest Zachariah and Elizabeth (September 5), lived in the ancient city of Hebron. They reached old age without having children, since Elizabeth was barren. Once, St Zachariah was serving in the Temple at Jerusalem and saw the Archangel Gabriel, standing on the right side of the altar of incense. He predicted that St Zachariah would father a son, who would announce the Savior, the Messiah, awaited by the Old Testament Church. Zachariah was troubled, and fear fell upon him. He had doubts that in old age it was possible to have a son, and he asked for a sign. It was given to him, and it was also a chastisement for his unbelief. Zachariah was struck speechless until the time of the fulfillment of the archangel's words. 

The Holy Nobleborn Prince of Serbia Lazar (Lazarus) lived during the XIV Century – at a time when the Turks, having conquered neighbouring lands, prepared an invasion of Serbia.

Saint Lazar was raised at the court of king Dushan. He was appointed governor of one of the Serbian districts. In the year 1371 he was chosen king of all Serbia and he toiled much at strengthening the condition of the country. He pacified neighbouring princes, which had wronged or plundered Serbian settlements. And he was concerned for the Christian enlightenment of the nation, he built churches, supported the monasteries and charitable establishments. In 1380 the saint established the monastery at Ravanitza. Saint Lazar petitioned the Constantinople Patriarch for an agreement of recognition of the Archbishop of Serbia by the Patriarch. During the course of the 10 years of his rule, Serbia was at peace.

The traditional Vidovdan celebration will take place in the Bishop Nikolaj Hall from 12pm to 1pm on 3rd July. Apart from the pupils of our school, St Sava choir and folklore groups will also take part in the event. Entrance is free, and those who would like to make donations will be able to do so in the Hall before or after the event.

All are welcome!
Educational Board

Dear parishioners,

Saint Sava Church School is organising its traditional cake sale on Sunday 12th June from 11.30 until 14.00. We invite you to come to our recently renovated Bishop Nikolaj Hall to enjoy home-made cakes. Funds collected on the day will be used to improve the delivery of teaching in the school. Any of you wishing to also make cakes or a donation to the school can contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Cakes can be brought to the Hall from 10 to 11am on 12th June. Thank you for joining in!

Parents Council and Educational Board, St Sava's School