St. Sava Monastery

St. Sava

THE SERBIAN Grand Zhupan (Patriarchal leader) Stephen Nemanja had two sons, Stephen and Vukan; yet, he and his wife Anna desired, if it be God’s will, to have another child. Their pious prayers ascended before God, Who heard their petition and blessed them with their last child, a son who was born in the year of our Lord 1175.

At baptism the child was given the name Rastko, a name derived from the Old Slavonic verb “rasti” which means “to grow.” And grow divinely he did…

St. Mardarije

Born in village of Kornet, Ljesani County, in Montenegro, on November 2, 1889, to pious parents Petar and Jela Uskokovic, he was baptized in his village church dedicated to St. George and received his baptismal name Ivan. His mother was from the well-known Bozovic family. Both of his parents were well respected in their community holding the office of leadership and particularly his father was a captain of their clan.

St. Sava Monastery · Libertyville, IL

Building Consecration St. Mardarije Spiritual & Cultural Center

  • Saturday, November 14, 2026 10:00 AM · Hierarchal Divine Liturgy
  • St. Sava Monastery 32377 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048

Dear Fathers and brethren,

With the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Longin we would like to officially inform you and invite you to the opening of the newly renovated camp building — Saint Mardarije Spiritual and Cultural Center — at the Saint Sava Monastery in Libertyville, on Saturday, November 14 of this year.

Please see the invitation flyers below and share them with your parishioners.

For all questions regarding the project and the upcoming opening of the building, please contact vicar bishop Serafim at
vladikaserafimbaltic@gmail.com

— from the diocesan office

Click a flyer to enlarge

  • Flyer: Building Consecration at St. Sava Monastery, Libertyville, IL, on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM, with the icon of St. Mardarije.
    Invitation
  • Flyer: A Sacred Renewal. Program for the opening of the St. Mardarije Spiritual & Cultural Center: Hierarchal Divine Liturgy at 10:00 AM, building consecration, official opening with guided tours, refreshments and live music.
    Program

Манастир Светог Саве · Либертивил

Освећење конака Духовно-културни центар Светог Мардарија

  • Субота, 14. новембар 2026. 10:00 сати · Архијерејска Света Литургија
  • Манастир Светог Саве 32377 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048

Драги оци и братије,

Са благословом Његовог Високопреосвештенства Митрополита Лонгина овим путем вас званично обавештавамо и позивамо на отварање новообновљеног конака — Духовног и Културног Центра Светог Мардарија — при Манастиру Светог Саве у Либертивилу у суботу 14. новембра ове године.

Погледајте обавештења испод и поделите их с вашим парохијанима.

За сва питања и детаље око пројекта и око предстојећег отварања конака обратите се викарном епископу Серафиму на
vladikaserafimbaltic@gmail.com

— из епархијске канцеларије

Кликните на плакат да га увећате

  • Плакат: Освећење конака у Манастиру Светог Саве у Либертивилу, у суботу 14. новембра 2026. у 10:00 сати, са иконом Светог Мардарија.
    Позив
  • Плакат: Обновљено свето наслеђе. Програм отварања Духовно-културног центра Светог Мардарија: архијерејска Света Литургија у 10:00 сати, освећење конака, званично отварање, обиласци зграде, послужење и музика.
    Програм

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Envisioning the St. Mardarije Spiritual & Cultural Center

History

“As three strings on one instrument, and each one you play it touches the heart of the Serb;” Thus, such is the famous Monastery of Saint Sava in Libertyville in the middle of America.The first string is the monastery itself. The second one is the cemetery and the third one is the children’s camp. The string of prayer, the string of sorrow, and the string of joy.” (Bishop Nikolai)

Legacy Brick Sponsor

Leave your mark for generations to come. Honor a loved one, commemorate your family, or celebrate your parish with a personalized engraved brick that will be permanently installed on the grounds of the Spiritual & Cultural Center. 

Order by mail: Fill out the Brick Form and mail with cash or check payment.

Order online: fundraisingbrick.com/online-orders/smscc

Sponsor the Build

Support a space. Inspire a legacy. Major gifts have the opportunity to name rooms, wings, or key features of the building. These gifts leave a lasting imprint and fund essential construction, furnishing, and restoration efforts. Contact the committee directly to learn more about this opportunity.

Committee Contact: StSavaRenovation@gmail.com | VladikaSerafimBaltic@gmail.com.

Open Contributions

Every gift makes a difference. Whether large or small, one-time or recurring, your donation directly supports the construction, operations, and long-term mission of this effort. Donations can be made online or by check.

By mail: PO BOX 519 Libertyville, IL 60048 (Checks payable to: St. Sava Monastery | Memo: Camp Renovation)

Online: Online Donations

DONOR RECOGNITION:

Restoring the vision of St. Mardarije

We offer our sincere thanks to all who have generously contributed to the restoration of the St. Mardarije Spiritual & Cultural Center. Your support is bringing new life to a sacred space that will serve our Diocese for generations. Through your prayers and contributions, we are preserving the vision of St. Mardarije, fostering faith, culture, and connection for all who walk these holy grounds. May God bless you for helping ensure this space remains a lasting home for spiritual growth and community.

Honoring Our Generous Donors

$6,166,082DONATED
Total Funds raised to-date
Additional $39,020.00 pledged donations
Goal: $6,500,000
Honoring Our Generous Donors
$6,166,082.51 DONATED
Total Funds raised to-date
Additional $39,020.00 pledged donations
Amounting to 94.55% of the total goal $6,500,000
0%25%50%75%100%
  • Paid with donations
  • Debt already covered by donations
  • Debt not yet covered
  • Remaining under contract
Monastery Resources:
$1,000,000.00
Total
Deposits:
$6,166,082.51(including monastery resources)
Total Withdrawals:
$6,398,789.67
Current Debt:
$859,807.16
Current Bank Balance:
$607,115.75
Outstanding Pledges:
$39,020.00