Dear Parishioners and Friends,

On behalf of the Trusteeship and our entire parish community, we are delighted to welcome Father Nektarije Tesanović as our new temporary parish administrator as of November 1, 2025. We are truly blessed to have him join us and look forward to growing together under his guidance, faith, and pastoral care.

Father Nektarije was born in 1994 in Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia, and has been devoted to the Serbian Orthodox Church from a young age. His education and formation reflect a deep commitment to faith, theology, and service. He completed the Seminary High School of St. Arsenios of Srem, where he was recognized with the honors of “Pure Heart” and Best Student of His Generation. He went on to graduate maxima cum laude from the St. Sava School of Theology in Libertyville, Illinois. In 2017, he was tonsured a monk, receiving the name Nektarije after St. Nektarios of Aegina.

That same year, Father Nektarije was ordained a deacon and hieromonk. He went on to serve in several important capacities, most recently as Parish Priest of St. George Serbian Orthodox Church in Lorain, Ohio. His Grace Bishop Irinej appointed him temporary administrator of the Most Holy Mother of God Serbian Orthodox Monastery in Shadeland, Pennsylvania, in 2021, and later elevated him to the rank of Singelos on Bright Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at the St. George Church in Lorain.

In addition to his pastoral service, Father Nektarije has continued his theological studies at the University of St. Katherine, pursuing a Master of Divinity degree. He speaks Serbian, English, Spanish, and Greek, reflecting his dedication to serving a broad and diverse parish community.

We invite all parishioners and friends to meet Father Nektarije at our 2nd Annual Fundraiser Dinner on Saturday, November 1, and to welcome him during regular Sunday services at Holy Family, where he will serve and guide our parish family. This is a wonderful opportunity not only to greet him personally but also to come together as a community, support the growth of our parish, and celebrate this new chapter in our shared spiritual life.

Please join us in giving Father Nektarije a warm and heartfelt welcome. We are excited for the blessings, guidance, and inspiration he will bring to our community and look forward to seeing you all in fellowship and prayer.

With gratitude and blessings,
The Trusteeship of Sts. Cyril & Methodius Serbian Orthodox Church

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

We’re thrilled to invite you to the Second Annual Fundraiser Dinner for Sts. Cyril & Methodius Serbian Orthodox Mission Parish on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 6:30 pm–11:30 pm at St. George Greek Orthodox Church Hall, 301 Main Street, New Britain, CT. Our goal this year is to raise $75,000 by January 1, 2026, to support our growing parish and our new priest, Father Prascevic, and to secure a permanent home for our mission. RSVP here by October 25, or visit serbianchurchct.org/events for more information, including sponsorship opportunities. 

Enjoy a festive evening with live music by Dijana Antonijevic & Boris Batula as well as a delicious catered dinner, appetizers, desserts, and drinks. New This Year-  Don’t miss our Silent Auction with support from renowned Serbian teams (Red Star, Partizan, OFK Belgrade) and celebrated athletes Maja Ognjenovic, Sasa Markovic, and Slobodan “Limp” Maksimovic.  

Payment Options:

• Electronic: You can pay EFT, Credit, or Debit here.  

• Zelle: For Zelle, Email: treasurer@serbianchurchct.org, Business Name: Saints Cyril and Methodius Serbian Orthodox Mission Parish. 

• Cash or Check: If you want to pay in cash or check, please bring your payment to the door. 

• Questions? Please reach out to Dragan Mandic at 413-356-5307 or admin@serbianchurchct.org.   

If you can’t attend, please consider donating online at serbianchurchct.org/donate or by mailing a check to P.O. Box 299, Avon, CT 06001 (payable to Sts. Cyril and Methodius Serbian Orthodox Church).

Thank you for your continued faith, generosity, and support. Together, we’re building a lasting Serbian Orthodox community in Connecticut. We hope to see you there.  

Sincerely, 

The Trusteeship Board of Sts. Cyril & Methodius Serbian Orthodox Mission Parish

With the blessing of His Grace Irinej (Dobrijevic) Bishop of Washington–New York and Eastern America of the Serbian Orthodox Church, the Mission Parish of Saints Cyril and Methodius was established in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts.

As a youthful and vibrant community, we aim to glorify Christ through our worship and also preserve our Serbian heritage through educational and cultural programs.

Са благословом Његовог Преосвештенства Епископа вашингтонско-њујоршког и источноамеричког г. Иринеја (Добријевића) основана је мисионарска парохија Св. Кирило и Методије у Конектикату и Западном Масачусетсу.

Као млада и жива заједница, стремимо да прослављамо Христа кроз света богослужења, а такође да очувамо српско наслеђе кроз образовне и културне програме.

For more details about the venue, please visit: https://www.holyfamilyretreat.org/our-campus 

Every Sunday, after the Divine Liturgy and the Agape Meal, Serbian language classes are held.

Сваке недеље, после Свете Литургије и Трпезе љубави, одржавају се часови српског језика.