History and Traditions

Some Quotes from the Singers of Carica Milica

"There is a pride and tradition in our Slavic heritage that enhances the usual enjoyment and satisfies the need to learn both new kinds of music and traditional music expressed in innovative ways. Our director’s ideas and musicality are unlimited. Singing in the Carica Milica Choir has truly enriched my life.” -Cissy Rebich

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In November 2018 in Manhattan, a fundraiser banquet was held to collect funds to rebuild the Cathedral of Saint Sava in New York with the slogan “Restoring Hope, History and Future.”

On the occasion of the Canadian Confederation’s 150^th anniversary (1867-2017), the Ethnographic Museum of Belgrade opened an exhibit on August 22^nd, 2017, curated by Milovan Mraćević who holds a Master’s in History. He graduated from the University of British Columbia with a thesis on the history of Yugoslavian immigrants in Canada. Since 1994, he has lived in Belgrade with his family.

Many people had come out for the arrival of the Lord, triumphantly, like a king, entering Jerusalem. Who, at that time, did not cry out: Hosanna to the Son of David!

(Saint Theophan the Recluse)

Nine Centuries of a Charming Town

Gamzigrad – Romuliana

            The palace and legacy of the Emperor Galerius (293-311) is a testament to the palatial architecture of Late Antiquity, and is found in the region then known as Dacia. The palace was named after Galerius’ mother Romula. Even today, most of the luxurious buildings can be discerned through the uneven trapezoidal foundations which remain, constituting of a number of separate palaces, a temple, and heated bath houses, all enclosed within ramparts and gates. Everything is constructed from terracotta combined with various local stones. The remains of floor mosaics have also been discovered, along with other unique and valuable decorative objects, especially a mosaic depicting the god Dionysus, and statues depicting Hercules and Jupiter. This palace was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.

Monk, theologian, diplomat, enlightener, orator, writer, legislator, statesman, and the first Archbishop of the independent, autocephalous Serbian Church. All of Saint Sava’s roles are depicted in the recently opened “Saint Sava the Serb” exhibit, at the Historical Museum of...

Exactly 100 years ago, on the 25^th of November 1915, began the famous retreat of Serbian soldiers and civilians across Albania during World War I. Befalling an entire nation, along with its king, government, military, and clergy, this retreat into exile is one of the most tragic events of our history. 243, 000 lives were lost during the “Albanian Golgotha.”

Easter is the most important Christian holiday. On that day, the Lord Jesus Christ defeated death and was resurrected, giving eternal life to everyone on the earth, from first to last.

Easter is the most important Christian holiday. On that day, the Lord Jesus Christ defeated death and was resurrected, giving eternal life to everyone on the earth, from first to last.

The ancient Slavs have always had a deep reverence for nature, especially towards trees. Once, there was even an old Serbian custom to kneel in front of a tree before it was cut down, asking it for forgiveness. However, this has almost completely disappeared from practicein modern times.