Following the proposal of His Eminence Amphilochius, Metropolitan of Montenegro and the Coastland, the Holy Synod of Bishops initiated the reinstatement of the former Diocese of Zahum and Raska at their regular meeting in May 2000. This newly re-established diocese dating back to St. Sava's Episcopal See of Budimlje, and later known as the Diocese of Budimlje-Polimlje, had been integrated in the Metropolis of Montenegro and the Coastland.
His Grace Joannicius Micovic, Bishop of Budimlje and Niksic, was born in Belimlje, Banjani , on April 20, 1959. He completed his secondary education in Niksic and his tertiary education at the Theological Faculty of the Serbian Orthodox Church in Belgrade in 1990. He is also an absolvent of philosophy of the Philosophical Faculty in Belgrade.
His Grace was tonsured as a monk at the Monastery of Celije of Piperi on October 30, 1990. He was ordained as a hiero-deacon on February 7, 1991, and as a hieromonk on February 17 of the same year at which time he was appointed as the Acting Superior of Savin Monastery.
On September 1, 1992 His Grace was appointed as the Superior of the Monastery of Cetinje, and also as the Teacher–In-Charge of the newly restored Cetinje Theological Seminary. In September 1995 he was promoted to the rank of a proto-syngelos and was appointed as the Acting-Dean of the Cetinje Theological Seminary.
The Holy Synod of Bishops elected his Grace as the Vicar Bishop of Budimlje at their regular session in May 1999. The cheirotonia took place in Cetinje on the 3 rd of June 1999. His ordination to the rank of a bishop was performed by the Serbian Patriarch Paul and was concelebrated by Metropolitan Amphilochius and twelve more hierarchs.
CLERGY CONFERENCE Friday, August 29th, 2008
Saint Sava Mission, Jackson, California
Theme:
“The Manner of Accomplishing the Holy Mysteries"
Special Guest Speaker:
Professor Nenad Milosevic,
Professor of Liturgics at the Faculty of Orthodox Theology at the University of Belgrade
will speak on the topic:
"The Manner of Accomplishing the Holy Mysteries".
Read
Article (PDF) in Serbian as an introduction
to Professor Nenad's Lecture.
Clergy Conference Schedule:
Friday, August 29th, 2008
1:00 p.m. - Luncheon at the St. Sava Mission (Main Hall)
2:00 p.m. - Presentation by Professor Nenad Milosevic (KSS Hall)
followed by a Discussion Period
This year at Diocesan Days 2008 we are honored to have with us the Student Choir from Belgrade. The Students will sing the responses at Church Services and give a special concert
performance at the Sunday Banquet and Program.
It is with joy that we are announcing the visit of the Choir of the Faculty of Orthodox Theology of the University of Belgrade to the United States . These students of theology have been chosen because of their love for divine services and the beauty of their musical expression at the cantor ' s stand of the Seminary's Chapel dedicated to Saint John the Theologian.
The Dean of the School, His Grace Dr. Irinej (Bulovic) formed the choir in the beginning of 2007. The choir consists of some 20 students who foster the chanting of Church hymns, sing multi-part Russian melodies, and especially chant the traditional music of the Byzantine church following the typikon of the Holy Mountain . They sing services and concerts in English as well as Greek and Slavonic. During their visit the Choir will be accompanied by Professor of Liturgics, Nenad Milosevic.
Best Western Amador Inn
200 S. Hwy 59
(209) 233-0211
Holiday Inn Express
101 Clinton Road
(209) 257-1500
When calling the Hotel, ask for the Diocesan Rate.
Ticket Prices
Friday, August 29th, Dinner:
Children $5 each
Adults
$10 each
Saturday, August 30th, Lunch:
Children $5 each
Adults $10 each
Saturday, August 30th, Dinner:
Children $7 each
Adults
$15 each
Sunday, August 31st, Banquet:
Children $15 each
Adults $25 each
Srbija Orchestra
from Pheonix, Arizona
Braca Tamubra Orchestra
from Jackson/Sacramento Area
Special Performance by Avala Dance Group from San Marcos, California Morava Dance Group from San Diego, California
Come and Celebrate the 45th Anniversary of the Western American Diocese on Labor Day Weekend. Join us in prayer and fellowship. Enjoy the many activities that have been planned! Parent/Teacher Conference, Youth Rally, Concert Performance by the Student Choir from Belgrade,
special dance performances by Avala and Morava!
Directions to the Saint Sava Mission
Local Map and Directions
Address:
604 Broadway, Jackson, California
The maps provided are for your convenience and are not to scale.
Below is local area map and directions from various locations throughout California.
We have a more comprehensive map available at [MapQuest] where you can also obtain directions from your specific location.
Directions from areas south of Stockton:Take 99 Freeway North to Highway 88 East. Follow Highway 88 east until you reach Highway 49. Turn south on Highway 49 for 1 mile. Turn left onto Main Street which will take you through the town of Jackson. Main street will curve to the left where it will become Water Street. Turn Right at Broadway and continue past Highway 88 and then past French Bar Road. Just after French Bar Road turn left onto Saint Sava Mission Property.
Directions from areas north of Sacramento:Take Interstate 5 to the Business Loop 80/US 50 East (toward South Late Tahoe). Take Bradshaw Avenue exit, turn right onto southbound Bradshaw Avenue, proceed south until you reach Highway 16, and then turn left onto Highway 16. Go east on Highway 16 for about 25 miles, then take a right onto Highway 49. Stay on Highway 16 for about 10 miles.
Directions from areas near San Francisco:Take Interstate east to Interstate 205 east until you reach Interstate 5. Take Interstate 5 north until you reach Freeway 4 which takes you through Stockton. Follow Freeway 4 until you reach Freeway 99. Take Freeway 99 north to the Liberty Road exit. Turn right onto Liberty Road and proceed east to Highway 88. Turn left onto Highway 88. Follow Highway 88 east for about 25 miles until you reach Highway 49. Take Highway 49 south for 1 mile to Jackson.
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It is with joy that we are announcing the visit of the Choir of the Faculty of Orthodox Theology of the University of Belgrade to the United States . These students of theology have been chosen because of their love for divine services and the beauty of their musical expression at the cantor ' s stand of the Seminary's Chapel dedicated to Saint John the Theologian. 
Directions from areas south of Stockton: