This glorious saint was of Serbian birth, from the town of Epibata, between Silinaurius and Constantinople. St Petka's parents were wealthy and devout Christians, and had one son, Euthymius, who became a monk during his parents' lifetime and later became Bishop of Madytos. After her parents' death, the maiden Petka, always desirous of the ascetic life for the sake of Christ, left her home and went first to Constantinople and then to the Jordan wilderness, where she lived to old age in asceticism. 

After the Lord's Ascension, the Mother of God remained under the care of the Apostle John the Theologian, and when he was absent, she lived in the house of his parents, near the Mount of Olives. For all the Apostles and all the faithful, she was a consolation and edification. Talking with them, the Mother of God told them of the wondrous events of the Annunciation, the conception without seed, and her birth of Christ without corruption, His childhood and earthly life. Like the Apostles, she instructed and strengthened others in the Christian Faith by her very presence, words, and prayers. The Apostles' reverence for the Most Holy Virgin was extraordinary. Upon receiving the Holy Spirit on the remarkable day of Pentecost, they remained in Jerusalem for about ten years, serving for the salvation of the Jews and wishing to see and hear her divine words as often as possible. Many of the newly-enlightened in the faith even came from distant lands to Jerusalem in order to see and hear the Most Pure Theotokos.

The vocal group "Constantin" from Niš, Serbia from will perform on Thursday 19th October at 7:30 pm in the Bishop Nikolaj Hall. The group was founded in 2008. The group is composed of music enthusiasts and musicians who perform different musical genres in a completely new way. "Constantin" has 10 members - tenors, baritones, basses, who write most of the arrangements themselves. PGP RTS recently released their second studio album "Heritage". The entrance is free. 

The traditional Vidovdan celebration will take place in the Bishop Nikolaj Hall from 12.15pm on 2nd July. Apart from the pupils of our school, St Sava choir and a folklore group 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