[ARCHIVED NEWS] Monday, August 22, 2005
THE BRKIC TRIPLETS
Cleveland, OH - The Brkic triplets came to Cleveland’s St. Sava Cathedral for Liturgy and a concert on Sunday August 21st , 2005. The morning began with a beautiful Divine Liturgy where both the SSS Njegos choir, under the direction of Mr. Milan Damljanovic, and the Brkic triplets sang responses. The children sang so beautifully – it was angelic.
Following Divine Liturgy, there was a luncheon and a concert featuring the triplets. Mr. Ranko Majstorevic was the MC for the program. Our wonderful Kolo Sisters, with president Jelka Majstorevic, and co-chairmen Bonnie Uher and Nada Susak, made a delicious meal for the event and many thanks were given to them. Thanks were also given to the many parishioners who came to attend this luncheon.
Vera, Nada and Slobodan introduced themselves and explained the meaning of their names, Faith, Hope, and Freedom. They expanded on the relationship of their names to Serbian Orthodoxy today. Slobodan concluded by sharing his wish for freedom for all Serbian people, throughout the world.
The children played the piano and sang songs for the crowd. Their song selections included sacred, secular, and nationalistic pieces. The hall was over flowing with a warm welcome. It was beautiful to share this day with such beautiful children for a worthy cause. Two of the triplets are blind. Funds are being raised to help them pay for surgery in Boston.
We were able to give a gift of over $9,000. Rev. Zivojin Jakovljevic, V. Rev. Djuro Majerle, and V. Rev. Vasilije B. Sokolovic spoke on behalf of our Cleveland Serbs. Everyone’s desire is that these children be given the opportunity that may help them regain their sight.
May God grant them many years!
Mira Damljanovic