NORTH MIAMI PARISH CELEBRATES SLAVA
North Miami, Florida - By God’s will and the blessing of His Grace Bishop Mitrophan of Eastern America, the Serbian Orthodox Church of St. Symeon the Myrrhflowing in North Miami, Florida, celebrated their Church Feastday on Sunday, February 18, 2007.
The Holy Hierarchical Divine Liturgy was officiated by His Grace on Sunday. The bishop was assisted by the local clergy, V. Rev. Svetozar Veselinovic. His Grace, the bishop, delivered an inspiring homily following the liturgy in which he spoke of the ascetical aspects of the fast as a salvific tool for attaining the Kingdom of Heaven.
The Ritual of the Slava Kolac with kum Mr. Branko Panic was followed by the Slava Banquet. Over two hundred parishioners attended the Slava celebration.