The Holy Archhierarchical Synod of the Serbian Orthodox Church, at the proposal of His Grace Bishop Nektarije of London and Great Britain-Ireland, awarded Protinica Dobrila Kostić the Empress Milica - Venerable Eugenia Order in recognition of her active love for our Church, demonstrated through decades of participation in church life and her work at the St. Sava Church Sunday School in London.

The order was presented to Protinica Dobrila at St. Sava Church in London on January 26, following the Holy Archhierarchical Liturgy.

Protinica Dobrila has been teaching the Serbian language and culture to children and adults in the diaspora for 53 years. 

We congratulate Protinica Dobrila on this prestigious award, wish her continued success in her work, and take pride in having such an outstanding educator as a member of our school team.

Program

January 25 – Saturday
9:30 Matins
10:00 Hierarchical Divine Liturgy – Guest: Metropolitan of the British Isles and Ireland, His Eminence Silouan of the Antiochian Church.
19:00 Vespers
19:00 Folklore Evening (Bishop Nikolaj Hall)

January 26 – Sunday
9:30 Matins
10:00 Hierarchical Divine Liturgy – Guests: Patriarchal envoy, His Grace Hilarion, Vicar Bishop of Novo Brdo, and His Grace Irinei, Bishop of London and Western Europe from the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia.
(Immediately upon conclusion of the Divine Liturgy, festal refreshments will be served in the church courtyard for all attendees)
12:00 Saint Sava Program (Bishop Nikolaj Hall)

January 27 – Monday
9:30 Matins
10:00 Hierarchical Divine Liturgy – Guest: Father Christodoulos of the Greek Orthodox Church.

January 30 – Thursday
Vespers
Spiritual Discussion featuring His Grace Hilarion, Vicar Bishop of Novo Brdo (Bishop Nikolaj Hall).

The seventeen Serbian month in Great Britain starts on 25th January and lasts until 9th March 2025. The Catalogue of the Serbian Month is available HERE.