Alhambra, CA – On Lazarus Saturday, April 16, 2022, His Grace Bishop Maxim and his parents Proto Lazar and Protinica Radmila Vasiljevic celebrated their Krsna Slava with clergy and guests at the Saint Steven’s Serbian Orthodox Cathedral in Alhambra, California.
The days festivities began with Matins and the Divine Liturgy concelebrated by His Grace Bishop Maxim, V. Rev. Lazar Vasiljevic, V. Rev. Nicholas Ceko, V. Rev. Predrag Bojovic, Rev. Norman Kosanovich, and Rev. Vladan Radovanovic together with many faithful from throughout the diocese.
Following the Divine Liturgy, everyone gathered in the hall for the festal Slava service with the cutting of the Kolach and blessing of the Wheat, prepared by the hands of Protinica Radmila Vasiljevic.
An afternoon of music, fellowship, and a wonderful Slava meal prepared by the Diocesan Kolo Srpskih Sestara followed and was enjoyed by all.
His Grace, Bishop Maxim extended a warm welcome to all, greeting and visiting with clergy, and guests throughout the day. It was a joyous feast Day Celebration.
May God grant His Grace Bishop Maxim many blessings and many years! Eis polla eti despota!
Let Your Light Shine
By raising Lazarus from the dead before Your Passion, You confirmed the universal resurrection, O Christ God! Like the children with palms of victory, We cry out to You, O Vanquisher of Death; Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is He that comes in the name of the Lord!
(Apolytikion of the Saturday of Lazarus)
