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.
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Blessed Beyond Expectation: A Successful Luncheon for St. Sava Monastery
This past Sunday, April 26, 2026, our parish family gathered at the Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Cathedral for a beautiful and meaningful day dedicated to the completion of the St. Mardarije Center. We were truly
A Legacy in Stone: Completing the St. Mardarije Cultural Center
His Eminence Metropolitan Longin and the St. Sava Monastery community invite the faithful to a historic gathering for our spiritual and cultural heritage. A Century of Sacrifice The St. Sava Monastery in Libertyville stands as
Путем Светог Мардарија: Саградимо дом нашој деци
Његово Високопреосвештенство Митрополит Лонгин и заједница манастира Светог Саве позивају верни народ на историјско окупљање за очување наше духовне и културне баштине. Век пожртвованости Манастир Свети Сава у Либертивилу стоји као свети завет истрајности српског
🎥 Aerial View of Faith, Fellowship, and Service
Experience a beautiful aerial perspective of the Marko Niketić Foundation 5K Walk/Run, capturing a day filled with prayer, unity, and love in action. From the Divine Liturgy at our Cathedral to the walk that followed, the event reflected
Support the Walk for the St. Mardarije Center!
On Sunday, October 12, 2025, the Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Cathedral will host a 5K Walk/Run in loving memory of Marko Niketic, organized in partnership with the Marko Niketic Foundation. This year’s proceeds will directly
St. Mardarije Center Renovation: Progress Update
Thank you for your continued interest in the renovation of the St. Mardarije Spiritual and Cultural Center. September 2025 has been a significant fundraising month, with $410,000+ collected! Project Funding St. Sava Monastery gave seed money
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
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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
Additional $597,000 pledged donations.
Goal: $6,000,000
Additional $599,000 pledged donations
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