St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church
Serbian Orthodox Church, Merrillville, IN, was established in 1914 in Gary, IN. Divine Liturgy Sundays 10am, Fr. Marko Matic officiating; formerly served by Very Rev. Jovan Todorovich, retired after 36 years. Liturgical responses by Karageorge Choir. Sunday School starts 9:45am. in the new St. Sava Learning Center. Serbian School starts at 12:30 during 8-week sessions. Vespers served Tuesdays and Saturdays at 6:00 p.m. Join us, everyone welcome! Folklore dance group and choir always accepting new members. Attend Sunday Luncheons after Liturgy, hosted by families or organizations, serving delicious homemade food and desserts.
South Wing SOCIAL CENTER NOW AVAILABLE for hosting social events, newly renovated and tastefully decorated. Showers, graduation parties, business meetings, Skup Svatova, wedding receptions, baptisms, birthdays, and retirements can all be accommodated.
Monday-Friday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday: closed
Sunday: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Serbian Day This Sunday, July 13th
Be sure to attend this annual event celebrated for the first time this year in Merrillville at the church grounds on 91st & Mississippi. Divine Liturgy will start at 10 a.m., followed by the Memorial Service for Draza Mihajlovich and all who served under his leadership. There will be lamb and sausage available, BBQ on a Bun, a baked goods, and more. A special exhibit will be presented by the Serbian Historical Society honoring Gen. Draza Mihajlovich, his Chetniks, and also the Serbian Americans who bravely served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Join us for the day and bring the whole family.
The Serbian Historical Society is looking for items related to Serbians serving both U. S. Military and the Serbian Military, Chetniks, Royal Guard, POW's, refugee camps, etc. Photos of individuals, groups, or events will be copied and returned, or you can provide us with originals. Also looking for uniforms, hats, medals, orders, papers, etc. for our historical displays and presentations. Contact any member of the museum committee or email us at the contact button at the top of this page.
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