Saturday, July 19, 2025
New Gracanica Monastery & St. Sava Monastery, Libertyville, IL
Join us for a momentous and prayerful celebration marking the 100th Anniversary of St. Sava Monastery—a spiritual beacon and sacred heritage site for Orthodox Christians across North America. This historic gathering will take place on Saturday, July 19, 2025, and will be anchored by the traditional St. Mardarije Day Procession and Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, with events at both New Gracanica Monastery and St. Sava Monastery.
🕊 Schedule of Events:
🔸 6:00 AM | Procession from New Gracanica Monastery
35240 W Grant Ave, Third Lake, IL 60046
Pilgrims and clergy will depart in procession to St. Sava Monastery.
🔸 9:30 AM | Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at St. Sava Monastery
32377 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048
A spiritually uplifting service in the outdoor pavilion, honoring the legacy of St. Mardarije and the founders of our holy monastery.
🔸 11:30 AM | Fellowship & Special Program
- Seminary Diploma Recognition
- Presentation of the official St. Mardarije Spiritual & Cultural Center Renovation Project
- Guided tours of the building in its current condition
- Remarks from the committee and diocesan leadership
🙏 Supporting Our Sacred Heritage
All proceeds from this event will directly benefit the renovation of the historic St. Sava Monastery building, transforming it into the St. Mardarije Spiritual & Cultural Center. This important initiative will preserve the monastery’s legacy while establishing a dynamic hub for Orthodox faith and culture for generations to come.
We invite all faithful and friends to attend, worship, learn, and help us renew this cherished spiritual home.
For more information, contact:
📧 stsavarenovation@gmail.com
📧 vladikaserafimbaltic@gmail.com
