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1SERBIAN FOOD FESTIVAL

On behalf of the organizing committee, Dobro dosli (welcome) to our third annual K-W Serbian Food Festival. It is our pleasure to be able to share with you our culture and cuisine. You will be entertained by a live Serbian orchestra and our Serbian Folklore Dancers.

There is a wide array of authentic Serbian foods to sample. You can experience cevape, vesalice (kabobs) and goulash. If you haven't been to a pig roast, then you can try our delicious roasted pig and lamb on a spit. For those who have a sweet tooth, we will be serving our traditional desserts along with traditional Serbian coffee. Come to the bar and enjoy a glass of rakija (plum brandy), a century-old drink, with your hosts. Ziveli! (Cheers!) Our biggest thank you goes out to our volunteers. There are countless hours needed to organize and run this festival. Without the volunteers, this festival would not be a success. A special recognition to the “Kolo” of Serbian Sisters for all the hours spent preparing food and desserts. We would also like to thank the Serbian community and our corporate sponsors for all their support and donations.

It is our biggest hope that this festival will allow you and your family to spend a weekend in a tasty, educational, and enjoyable way. This is a small showcase of the Serbian culture geared towards bringing community and families together.

Come and Enjoy a Taste of Serbia! Sincerely, Your Organizers

Welcome

SAVIC HOMES


On behalf of the organizing committee, Dobro dosli (welcome) to our third annual K-W Serbian Food Festival. It is our pleasure to be able to share with you our culture and cuisine. You will be entertained by a live Serbian orchestra and our Serbian Folklore Dancers.

There is a wide array of authentic Serbian foods to sample. You can experience cevape, vesalice (kabobs) and goulash. If you haven't been to a pig roast, then you can try our delicious roasted pig and lamb on a spit. For those who have a sweet tooth, we will be serving our traditional desserts along with traditional Serbian coffee. Come to the bar and enjoy a glass of rakija (plum brandy), a century-old drink, with your hosts. Ziveli! (Cheers!) Our biggest thank you goes out to our volunteers. There are countless hours needed to organize and run this festival. Without the volunteers, this festival would not be a success. A special recognition to the “Kolo” of Serbian Sisters for all the hours spent preparing food and desserts. We would also like to thank the Serbian community and our corporate sponsors for all their support and donations.

It is our biggest hope that this festival will allow you and your family to spend a weekend in a tasty, educational, and enjoyable way. This is a small showcase of the Serbian culture geared towards bringing community and families together.

Come and Enjoy a Taste of Serbia! Sincerely, Your Organizers

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How to Find

Serbian Orthodox Holy Trinity Hall is located on the corner of Ottawa Street and Fischer-Hallman Road in Kitchener, near Highway 7/8.Parking is available on Pine Rd. behind the venue.

Holy Trinity Banquet Hall700 Fischer-Hallman Rd, Kitchener, ON, N2E 4E9

Entrees:

Chevaps in a bun (8 pieces) .............................................

Serbian Hamburger (pljeskavica)..................................

Roasted Pig – Single serving...........................................

Roasted Lamb – Single serving........................................

Roasted Lamb with bread and onions - 1kg ....................

Roasted Pig with bread and onions - 1kg.........................

Beef Goulash with your choice of rice, mashed potatoes, pasta...............................................

Sauerkraut with smoked meat......................................

Sides:

Cheese filled pastry (pita)...............................................

Apple filled pastries triangles..........................................

Corn on the cob.............................................................

Deserts:

Crepes filled with chocolate spread................................

Cream Pita......................................................................

Baklava...........................................................................

Tulumba.........................................................................

Mixed box of sweets......................................................

Serbian Food Festival Menu


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How to Find

Serbian Orthodox Holy Trinity Hall is located on the corner of Ottawa Street and Fischer-Hallman Road in Kitchener, near Highway 7/8.Parking is available on Pine Rd. behind the venue.

Holy Trinity Banquet Hall700 Fischer-Hallman Rd, Kitchener, ON, N2E 4E9

Entrees:

Chevaps in a bun (8 pieces) .............................................

Serbian Hamburger (pljeskavica)..................................

Roasted Pig – Single serving...........................................

Roasted Lamb – Single serving........................................

Roasted Lamb with bread and onions - 1kg ....................

Roasted Pig with bread and onions - 1kg.........................

Beef Goulash with your choice of rice, mashed potatoes, pasta...............................................

Sauerkraut with smoked meat......................................

Sides:

Cheese filled pastry (pita)...............................................

Apple filled pastries triangles..........................................

Corn on the cob.............................................................

Deserts:

Crepes filled with chocolate spread................................

Cream Pita......................................................................

Baklava...........................................................................

Tulumba.........................................................................

Mixed box of sweets......................................................

Serbian Food Festival Menu


$10.00

$10.00

$12.00

$15.00

$20.00

$15.00

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Pastry: Roll out pastry sheets onto lightly floured surface, and bake according to

directions on a jelly roll pan. Let them cool, and then cut out the shape according to the size of the square pan you will use. Once you cut them to the shape of the pan, cut one sheet into squares that will be the top of the cake.

Cream: Mix egg yolks with sugar, until frothy. Add a cup of milk (out of the 6 1/3

cups) and corn starch, and mix well. Set the reminder of milk with vanilla sugar added, to boil, and when it comes to a boil, slowly mix in the yolk mixture, and stir constantly for a minute. Transfer to a large mixing bowl, and let cool completely. When cooled, add the whipped whipping cream, whipped with a stabilizer.Now put the whole sheet on the bottom of the pan, and spread the filling over it. Arrange the cut out sheet on top. Refrigerate for few hours before serving. Dust with powdered sugar.

Serbian Cuisine: “Krempita”

2 sheets thawed puff pastry8 egg yolks 200 g (7 oz) sugar 6 1/3 cups milk 150 g corn starch3 packets vanilla sugar8 oz whipping cream +1 stabilizer


Dissolve yeast in warm water.Add sugar, oil, and egg.Gradually stir in flour until combined and soft dough forms.Knead in bowl for 1 minute.Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled.Roll on a floured board into large, slightly flattened circle.Prick with fork all over. Brush top with oil or butter and let sit for 20 minutes. Bake until golden brown at 325°F (for about 30 minutes). Wrap in cloth until cooled down.

Serbian Cuisine: “Pogacha”

1 ¼ cups water2 teaspons water1 ½ packages dry yeast2 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons oil1 egg3 ½ cups flour


Pastry: Roll out pastry sheets onto lightly floured surface, and bake according to

directions on a jelly roll pan. Let them cool, and then cut out the shape according to the size of the square pan you will use. Once you cut them to the shape of the pan, cut one sheet into squares that will be the top of the cake.

Cream: Mix egg yolks with sugar, until frothy. Add a cup of milk (out of the 6 1/3

cups) and corn starch, and mix well. Set the reminder of milk with vanilla sugar added, to boil, and when it comes to a boil, slowly mix in the yolk mixture, and stir constantly for a minute. Transfer to a large mixing bowl, and let cool completely. When cooled, add the whipped whipping cream, whipped with a stabilizer.Now put the whole sheet on the bottom of the pan, and spread the filling over it. Arrange the cut out sheet on top. Refrigerate for few hours before serving. Dust with powdered sugar.

Serbian Cuisine: “Krempita”

2 sheets thawed puff pastry8 egg yolks 200 g (7 oz) sugar 6 1/3 cups milk 150 g corn starch3 packets vanilla sugar8 oz whipping cream +1 stabilizer


Dissolve yeast in warm water.Add sugar, oil, and egg.Gradually stir in flour until combined and soft dough forms.Knead in bowl for 1 minute.Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled.Roll on a floured board into large, slightly flattened circle.Prick with fork all over. Brush top with oil or butter and let sit for 20 minutes. Bake until golden brown at 325°F (for about 30 minutes). Wrap in cloth until cooled down.

Serbian Cuisine: “Pogacha”

1 ¼ cups water2 teaspons water1 ½ packages dry yeast2 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons oil1 egg3 ½ cups flour


This recipe for Serbian corn bread or srpska proja was a staple among Serbian peasants and more common than white wheat bread. Proja is served warm often with cracklings, yogurt, soft cheese, sauerkraut dishes, kajmak (cream chees) or sarma (Serbian cabbage rolls).

Preparation:Heat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly coat a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, mix cornmeal with salt, butter or margarine, eggs and 1 cup milk, until thoroughly mixed, at least 5 minutes. Add remaining 1 cup milk and mix again for 5 minutes. Transfer to prepared pan and bake until golden and crumbs stick to a toothpick. Cut into squares, but leave in the pan, and bake an additional 5-10 minutes, for a total baking time of 50-60 minutes. The cornbread should be crusty on all sides. Serve warm.

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Fry chopped onions and grated carrots (medium to high). Stir constantly. After 23 minutes add mince and salt and continue to fry it for another 45 minutes.

Remove from heat and add rice, plain flour, sweet paprika and dehydrated vegetable or green herb stock. Stir the mixture.

With a spoon, fill each pepper with the prepared mixture. Cover the top of each pepper with a slice of potato. Place peppers in a dish and the remaining potatoes put between peppers. Add water to the level of the peppers. Boil at low temperature for 40-45 minutes.

Sprinkle chopped parsley on the top. Serve hot.

Serbian Cuisine: Filled Peppers

6-8 red peppers400g beef or pork mince 1 cup of rice 2 carrots 2 onions 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

2 teaspoons salt ½ cup of olive oil 2-3 potatoes 2 tablespoons plain flour 1 teaspoon sweet paprika 1 teaspoon vegetable or Dehydrated green herb stock


Serbian Cuisine: Corn Bread “Proja”

5 cups cornmeal1 teaspoon salt8 ounces (2 sticks) softened butter or margarine3 large beaten eggs2 cups milk

This recipe for Serbian corn bread or srpska proja was a staple among Serbian peasants and more common than white wheat bread. Proja is served warm often with cracklings, yogurt, soft cheese, sauerkraut dishes, kajmak (cream chees) or sarma (Serbian cabbage rolls).

Preparation:Heat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly coat a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, mix cornmeal with salt, butter or margarine, eggs and 1 cup milk, until thoroughly mixed, at least 5 minutes. Add remaining 1 cup milk and mix again for 5 minutes. Transfer to prepared pan and bake until golden and crumbs stick to a toothpick. Cut into squares, but leave in the pan, and bake an additional 5-10 minutes, for a total baking time of 50-60 minutes. The cornbread should be crusty on all sides. Serve warm.

Braco - Bojan Rakanovic

Home: 895-2839Business: 729-4551


Fry chopped onions and grated carrots (medium to high). Stir constantly. After 23 minutes add mince and salt and continue to fry it for another 45 minutes.

Remove from heat and add rice, plain flour, sweet paprika and dehydrated vegetable or green herb stock. Stir the mixture.

With a spoon, fill each pepper with the prepared mixture. Cover the top of each pepper with a slice of potato. Place peppers in a dish and the remaining potatoes put between peppers. Add water to the level of the peppers. Boil at low temperature for 40-45 minutes.

Sprinkle chopped parsley on the top. Serve hot.

Serbian Cuisine: Filled Peppers

6-8 red peppers400g beef or pork mince 1 cup of rice 2 carrots 2 onions 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

2 teaspoons salt ½ cup of olive oil 2-3 potatoes 2 tablespoons plain flour 1 teaspoon sweet paprika 1 teaspoon vegetable or Dehydrated green herb stock


Serbian Cuisine: Corn Bread “Proja”

5 cups cornmeal1 teaspoon salt8 ounces (2 sticks) softened butter or margarine3 large beaten eggs2 cups milk

The flowing celebrities are Serbian or have at least one Serbian parent.

Nikola Tesla - Inventor & PhysicistMileva Maric Einstein - Mathematician & Albert Einstein’s 1st wifeMihajlo “Michael” Pupin - Physicist & ChemistIvo Andric - Writer & Nobel Prize WinnerMila Mulroney – Wife of Former Prime Minister Brian MulroneyBen Mulroney – TV PersonalityPeter Bogdanovich – Actor & DirectorCatherine Oxenberg – Actress on TV show DynastyKarl Malden – American ActorMilla Jovovic – Actress & ModelVanna White – Wheel of FortuneHolly Valance – Model, Actress, SingerDusan Popov – International Spy – Inspired the creation of James BondMilan Lucic – NHL – Boston BruinsBob Obillovich – Former CFL CoachPeter Zezel – NHLNovak Djokovic – Current #1 men’s tennisDaniel Nestor – Doubles tennis – Grand Slam & Olympic ChampionAna Ivanovic – Women’s tennisPeja Stojakovic – NBAVlade Divac – NBAGregg Popovich – NBA – San Antonio SpursPistol Pete Maravich – NBA – Hall of FameNemanja Vidic – Soccer - Manchester UnitedJanko Tipsarevic - Tennis Player Milos Raonic - Tennis Player


Famous Serbian People


It's one of the simplest dishes made in Serbia for a long time. Although the authentic Greek dish moussaka is made with eggplant, Serbian musaka is made with the ground beef (or pork) and potatoes. Preparation

Fry finely chopped onions on 5 tbsp of oil at high temperature. After a few minutes add a ground meet. Add a little bit of salt and just enough pepper to taste. Make sure you don't over salt it. Continue to fry it for another 5 minute pressing the meet with your spoon to make pieces smaller. The mixture is done when the water from the meet evaporates and when the meat browns.Peel and slice the potatoes about 1/6 inch thick. Place the first layer of potatoes into the baking dish (usually the glass one is used) making the surface even. The first layer is made of about 2-3 potato slices. Now, add meet/onion mixture evenly over the potato layer. Finally add the layer of the remaining potatoes. Add the remaining 5 tbsp of oil, trying to cover all the potatoes (oil is not allowing potatoes to change the shape). Add the water.Preheat the oven to 250°C. Add the baking dish.Break the eggs, beat them until whites and yolks are well mixed and then add the milk and about 2 tsp of salt. Set a side.After 30 minutes of baking, poke into the potatoes to see if getting tender. If so, pour the egg and milk mixture over the top of the musaka. Put the musaka back into the oven for about 20 more minutes until the top gets brown.

Serbian Cuisine: Moussaka “Musaka”

Ingredients (for 4 plates) 1 pound (450gr) of beef/pork mince meet combo 2 medium onions, chopped 7 medium potatoes 2 cups of milk 3 eggs 10 tbsp Oil ½ cup of water Salt and pepper to taste

The flowing celebrities are Serbian or have at least one Serbian parent.

Nikola Tesla - Inventor & PhysicistMileva Maric Einstein - Mathematician & Albert Einstein’s 1st wifeMihajlo “Michael” Pupin - Physicist & ChemistIvo Andric - Writer & Nobel Prize WinnerMila Mulroney – Wife of Former Prime Minister Brian MulroneyBen Mulroney – TV PersonalityPeter Bogdanovich – Actor & DirectorCatherine Oxenberg – Actress on TV show DynastyKarl Malden – American ActorMilla Jovovic – Actress & ModelVanna White – Wheel of FortuneHolly Valance – Model, Actress, SingerDusan Popov – International Spy – Inspired the creation of James BondMilan Lucic – NHL – Boston BruinsBob Obillovich – Former CFL CoachPeter Zezel – NHLNovak Djokovic – Current #1 men’s tennisDaniel Nestor – Doubles tennis – Grand Slam & Olympic ChampionAna Ivanovic – Women’s tennisPeja Stojakovic – NBAVlade Divac – NBAGregg Popovich – NBA – San Antonio SpursPistol Pete Maravich – NBA – Hall of FameNemanja Vidic – Soccer - Manchester UnitedJanko Tipsarevic - Tennis Player Milos Raonic - Tennis Player


Famous Serbian People


It's one of the simplest dishes made in Serbia for a long time. Although the authentic Greek dish moussaka is made with eggplant, Serbian musaka is made with the ground beef (or pork) and potatoes. Preparation

Fry finely chopped onions on 5 tbsp of oil at high temperature. After a few minutes add a ground meet. Add a little bit of salt and just enough pepper to taste. Make sure you don't over salt it. Continue to fry it for another 5 minute pressing the meet with your spoon to make pieces smaller. The mixture is done when the water from the meet evaporates and when the meat browns.Peel and slice the potatoes about 1/6 inch thick. Place the first layer of potatoes into the baking dish (usually the glass one is used) making the surface even. The first layer is made of about 2-3 potato slices. Now, add meet/onion mixture evenly over the potato layer. Finally add the layer of the remaining potatoes. Add the remaining 5 tbsp of oil, trying to cover all the potatoes (oil is not allowing potatoes to change the shape). Add the water.Preheat the oven to 250°C. Add the baking dish.Break the eggs, beat them until whites and yolks are well mixed and then add the milk and about 2 tsp of salt. Set a side.After 30 minutes of baking, poke into the potatoes to see if getting tender. If so, pour the egg and milk mixture over the top of the musaka. Put the musaka back into the oven for about 20 more minutes until the top gets brown.

Serbian Cuisine: Moussaka “Musaka”

Ingredients (for 4 plates) 1 pound (450gr) of beef/pork mince meet combo 2 medium onions, chopped 7 medium potatoes 2 cups of milk 3 eggs 10 tbsp Oil ½ cup of water Salt and pepper to taste

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Serbian Phrases

Good Morning - Dobro jutro (Doh-bro juh-tro)

Good Afternoon - Dobar dan (Doh-bar dahn)

Good Evening - Dobro vece (Do-bro veh-che)

Goodbye - Dovidjenja (Do-vi-dz-eh-nya)

Hello - Cao, Zdravo (Ciao, Zdrah-vo)

Please - Molim vas (Mo-lim Vas)

Thank you - Hvala (Hva-la)

You're welcome - Molim (Mo-lim)

Yes - Da

No - Ne

How are you? - Kako ste? (Kah-ko ste)

What is your name? - Kako se zovete? (Kah-ko se zoh-ve-te)

I am hungry. - Ja sam gladan(m), glahdna (f)

Enjoy your meal! - Prijatno (Prih-yah-tno)

Do you speak English? - Da li govorite engleski?

(Da li goh-voh-ri-te en-gleh-ski).

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Serbian Phrases

Good Morning - Dobro jutro (Doh-bro juh-tro)

Good Afternoon - Dobar dan (Doh-bar dahn)

Good Evening - Dobro vece (Do-bro veh-che)

Goodbye - Dovidjenja (Do-vi-dz-eh-nya)

Hello - Cao, Zdravo (Ciao, Zdrah-vo)

Please - Molim vas (Mo-lim Vas)

Thank you - Hvala (Hva-la)

You're welcome - Molim (Mo-lim)

Yes - Da

No - Ne

How are you? - Kako ste? (Kah-ko ste)

What is your name? - Kako se zovete? (Kah-ko se zoh-ve-te)

I am hungry. - Ja sam gladan(m), glahdna (f)

Enjoy your meal! - Prijatno (Prih-yah-tno)

Do you speak English? - Da li govorite engleski?

(Da li goh-voh-ri-te en-gleh-ski).

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Serbian Alphabet: “Azbuka”


The Serbian SlavaFor the Orthodox, everything centres on Christ and His Holy Church. The "personal feast day" of the year is not the date of birth, but rather the feast of God's Saint after which one is named. This day is called the "name day and it is kept in one form or another throughout the Holy Orthodox Christian Church as a feast of deep spiritual meaning.

In addition to the name day, the Serbs have a very special variation of this wonderful tradition. With them, the name day is not an individual event, but rather a family affair. The feast is called, in Serbian, Slava (Thanksgiving or Glory-giving) and is kept on the feast day of the patron Saint of the entire family. The special spiritual depth of the Slava can only be understood when one realizes that the family celebrates it on the feast day of the Saint which has been the special patron of that family for centuries - ever since the family became Christian. For generations, the patron Saint's day has been a special uniting force in the family, bringing it together to give glory and thanks to God the Creator and Saviour.

On the day of the Slava, the home becomes "a church in miniature and the family becomes the congregation, reminding us that the Church is a family magnified". It is the tradition for all members of the family to gather, usually at the home of the eldest living member of the family, to commemorate the patron Saint, to glorify God and to pray for all members of the family, both the living and the reposed. This is perhaps the most beautiful aspect of the Slava: that it celebrates the unity of Christ's Church both on earth and in heaven. The Slava is a sort of spiritual family reunion. Those who are not present in fact are present in spirit; not only living family members who are unable to he present, but also the forefathers of the family who have fallen asleep in Christ, faithful to His Holy Church.

The Slava is a purely religious celebration and this is epitomized by the slavsky kolach (slava cake) - a special version of the Paschal Kolach (Kulich in Russian) which is baked for the occasion and which bears the family's prosphora seal with the sign of the Cross and the anagram for "Jesus Christ is our victory". When the slavsky kolach is placed on the table, a bowl of kolyivo is placed next to it. Kolyivo (kutiya) is made of boiled wheat mixed with honey and spices. The wheat, of course, symbolizes the Resurrection of Christ and, by that, the hope of resurrection to all who dwell within His Holy Church. The kolyivo, consisting of wheat gathered up and set apart for the feast, also symbolizes the oneness of all true Orthodox Christians everywhere.

Often, an icon of the family patron is placed on the table next to the kolach and the kolyivo. The local priest is called to come and bless the home and all those present, offering prayers for the health and well-being of those unable to be present and for the peaceful repose of the forefathers of the family. The highlight of the feast is the service of the Thanksgiving Prayer (molieben) which is served by the priest before the icon of the family patron saint.


Serbian Alphabet: “Azbuka”


The Serbian SlavaFor the Orthodox, everything centres on Christ and His Holy Church. The "personal feast day" of the year is not the date of birth, but rather the feast of God's Saint after which one is named. This day is called the "name day and it is kept in one form or another throughout the Holy Orthodox Christian Church as a feast of deep spiritual meaning.

In addition to the name day, the Serbs have a very special variation of this wonderful tradition. With them, the name day is not an individual event, but rather a family affair. The feast is called, in Serbian, Slava (Thanksgiving or Glory-giving) and is kept on the feast day of the patron Saint of the entire family. The special spiritual depth of the Slava can only be understood when one realizes that the family celebrates it on the feast day of the Saint which has been the special patron of that family for centuries - ever since the family became Christian. For generations, the patron Saint's day has been a special uniting force in the family, bringing it together to give glory and thanks to God the Creator and Saviour.

On the day of the Slava, the home becomes "a church in miniature and the family becomes the congregation, reminding us that the Church is a family magnified". It is the tradition for all members of the family to gather, usually at the home of the eldest living member of the family, to commemorate the patron Saint, to glorify God and to pray for all members of the family, both the living and the reposed. This is perhaps the most beautiful aspect of the Slava: that it celebrates the unity of Christ's Church both on earth and in heaven. The Slava is a sort of spiritual family reunion. Those who are not present in fact are present in spirit; not only living family members who are unable to he present, but also the forefathers of the family who have fallen asleep in Christ, faithful to His Holy Church.

The Slava is a purely religious celebration and this is epitomized by the slavsky kolach (slava cake) - a special version of the Paschal Kolach (Kulich in Russian) which is baked for the occasion and which bears the family's prosphora seal with the sign of the Cross and the anagram for "Jesus Christ is our victory". When the slavsky kolach is placed on the table, a bowl of kolyivo is placed next to it. Kolyivo (kutiya) is made of boiled wheat mixed with honey and spices. The wheat, of course, symbolizes the Resurrection of Christ and, by that, the hope of resurrection to all who dwell within His Holy Church. The kolyivo, consisting of wheat gathered up and set apart for the feast, also symbolizes the oneness of all true Orthodox Christians everywhere.

Often, an icon of the family patron is placed on the table next to the kolach and the kolyivo. The local priest is called to come and bless the home and all those present, offering prayers for the health and well-being of those unable to be present and for the peaceful repose of the forefathers of the family. The highlight of the feast is the service of the Thanksgiving Prayer (molieben) which is served by the priest before the icon of the family patron saint.

Serbia is located in south-east Europe on the route linking Europe and Asia, occupying an area about 12 times smaller than the province of Ontario. Throughout history, Serbians ruled over several smaller states with different name, but in the 13th century, Stefan II Nemanjic (known as Stephen the first-crowned) managed to promote the nation to the status of an empire and to establish the long lasting dynasty of the Nemanjici (Nemanyichi). His brother, Sava Nemanjic (St. Sava), was the first Archbishop of the autocephalous Serbian Orthodox Church, four centuries after the nation was Christianized.

Despite Stephen the first-crowned being the first king, Serbians call themselves today “sons of St. Sava”, showing that the spiritual birth of nation is of greatest importance.

Modern-day Serbia is a country with aproximately 9 million people, with another 4 million Serbians living on 5 continents in more than 100 countries.

thThe country's National Anthem is a song from the 19 century

entitled “God of Justice”, occasionally referred to as the "Serbian National Prayer".

If you ever visit Serbia, you will see beautiful ethno-villages, famous mountain resorts, healing spas, century-old architecture, and untouched forests and waterways, with each region of the country being authentic yet linked to all of the others.

Christian pilgrimage across the country is also a special experience due to Sebia's many medieval churches and monasteries, particularly in the southern province of Kosovo and Metohija.

Serbians will tell you about the nation's many sufferings throughout history, but they will always greet you with a warm-heart and will go out of their way to make you feel at home.

A Taste of Serbia



Where is Serbia?

In Red:Republic of

Srpska,Federation of

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Serbia is located in south-east Europe on the route linking Europe and Asia, occupying an area about 12 times smaller than the province of Ontario. Throughout history, Serbians ruled over several smaller states with different name, but in the 13th century, Stefan II Nemanjic (known as Stephen the first-crowned) managed to promote the nation to the status of an empire and to establish the long lasting dynasty of the Nemanjici (Nemanyichi). His brother, Sava Nemanjic (St. Sava), was the first Archbishop of the autocephalous Serbian Orthodox Church, four centuries after the nation was Christianized.

Despite Stephen the first-crowned being the first king, Serbians call themselves today “sons of St. Sava”, showing that the spiritual birth of nation is of greatest importance.

Modern-day Serbia is a country with aproximately 9 million people, with another 4 million Serbians living on 5 continents in more than 100 countries.

thThe country's National Anthem is a song from the 19 century

entitled “God of Justice”, occasionally referred to as the "Serbian National Prayer".

If you ever visit Serbia, you will see beautiful ethno-villages, famous mountain resorts, healing spas, century-old architecture, and untouched forests and waterways, with each region of the country being authentic yet linked to all of the others.

Christian pilgrimage across the country is also a special experience due to Sebia's many medieval churches and monasteries, particularly in the southern province of Kosovo and Metohija.

Serbians will tell you about the nation's many sufferings throughout history, but they will always greet you with a warm-heart and will go out of their way to make you feel at home.

A Taste of Serbia



Where is Serbia?

In Red:Republic of

Srpska,Federation of

Bosnia and Herzegovina

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