St John the Baptist Serbian Orthodox Church

16/09/2026

13/09/2026

Today on the 15th Sunday after Pentecost we celebrated the Holy New Martyrs of Jasenovac with the Divine Liturgy. Fr Ljupko Čubrilović presided, concelebrating with Fr Nikola Bilić and Fr Branko Bosančić.

Following the Liturgy, we shared lunch together and had a presentation of Fr Nikola’s newly published book, „Кроз дедине сузе“ (Through Grandfather’s Tears), a deeply personal work born from the loss of his daughter.

Through the generosity of our parishioners and guests, $1,350 was raised, with all proceeds going to support children in Kosovo and Metohija.

Holy New Martyrs of Jasenovac, pray to God for us!
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Have a blessed week :)

04/09/2026

This Tuesday, our Bible Study & Youth Group will take a different approach than normal, as we will come together for a special evening of film and theological discussion.

We’ll watch Mike Leigh’s 1996 film ‘Secrets & Lies’, winner of the Palme d’Or at Cannes and highly acclaimed by critics and audiences. The film explores profound human questions surrounding truth, shame, family, motherhood, forgiveness, confession, reconciliation, and our need for genuine communion with one another.

Following the film, we’ll gather for a discussion through an Orthodox perspective, reflecting on the ways its themes intersect with our understanding of truth, sin, grace, forgiveness, and reconciliation.

Meet us at the church hall for a 530pm start!

All are welcome to join the film and discussions. ☦️

30/08/2026

On Sunday, 30 August, we gathered at our church to celebrate the Divine Liturgy on the 13th Sunday after Pentecost.

Later that day, a group of our parishioners, at the kind invitation of the Holy Dormition Russian Orthodox Parish in Wollongong, joined their community for their festal celebration and lunch. It was a joy to share in their celebration and a particular honour to meet His Grace Archbishop George of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia.

We thank Fr Dionysius, John Chichkan and the entire Holy Dormition parish community for their warm hospitality and Christian fellowship.

May the Most Holy Theotokos continue to protect us and unite us in her Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.

30/08/2026

On Saturday evening, we began celebrating a very special milestone — 50 years since the consecration of our St John the Baptist Serbian Orthodox Church in Wollongong.

Around 200 people gathered at Panorama House for a wonderful evening filled with music, joy, friendship and a true sense of community. A special thank you to Šampioni Orchestra, our generous sponsors Hansen & Cole Funerals, our friends from St John the Baptist Serbian Orthodox Church in Dapto, and everyone who joined us and helped make the evening so memorable.

Our Jubilee celebrations continue on Sunday, 27 September, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, when His Eminence Metropolitan Siluan will celebrate the Divine Liturgy and present honours of the Serbian Orthodox Church to members of our community.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of our parish story — past and present. Here’s to 50 years of faith, love and community, and to the years ahead! ☦️❤️

28/08/2026

Today, we celebrated the Divine Liturgy in honour of the Most Holy Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary, commemorating her holy Dormition.

We also joyfully received Charlotte into the Orthodox Church through the Holy Mystery of Chrismation.
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Through the prayers of the Most Holy Theotokos, may Christ our God have mercy on us and save us!

19/08/2026

☦️ The Holy Transfiguration of Our Lord

Today we celebrated the Divine Liturgy and blessed the fruits of the earth. As Christ was transfigured on Mount Tabor, may we too open ourselves to His grace, that our lives, the work of our hands, and all creation may be transfigured in Him.

We hope everyone takes the chance to reflect on this important Feast day of the Church, and celebrates alongside loved ones.

Have a blessed remainder of your week :)
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16/08/2026

Divine Liturgy today - Sunday 16/08/26.
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We pray everyone has a blessed week!