With the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Longin, Archbishop of New Gracanica–Chicago and Metropolitan of Midwestern America, we joyfully announce the visit of Archimandrite Methodije, Abbot of the Hilandar Monasteryon Mount Athos.

On Saturday, October 18, 2025, the Abbot will be visiting the New Gracanica Monastery and St. Basil of Ostrog Church in Lake Forest, Illinois, where he will lead prayer and offer words of spiritual guidance.

Schedule of Events

5:00 PM – Vespers, New Gracanica Monastery
5:30 PM – Akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos of the Three-Handed Icon (Trojeručica), New Gracanica Monastery
7:00 PM – Spiritual Talk with Archimandrite Methodije, St. Basil of Ostrog Serbian Orthodox Church, Lake Forest, IL

All faithful are warmly invited to participate in this blessed occasion and receive spiritual nourishment through prayer and conversation with the Abbot of one of the most revered monasteries of the Orthodox world.

Welcome to all!