Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Church
Lebanon PA
17046
Who we are
Welcome to Our Parish
Welcome to the Holy Resurrection of Christ Serbian Orthodox Parish of Lebanon, PA. A community of Orthodox Christians gathered together from diverse backgrounds, united in the Love of Jesus Christ into one faith, we assemble to worship God through daily prayer, weekly services and annual festal celebrations. This parish is dedicated to promoting the Good News of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ in worship, education, stewardship and outreach. We welcome you to join in praising God with us!
Welcome to the Holy Resurrection of Christ Serbian Orthodox Parish of Lebanon, PA. A community of Orthodox Christians gathered together from diverse backgrounds, united in the Love of Jesus Christ into one faith, we assemble to worship God through daily prayer, weekly services and annual festal celebrations. This parish is dedicated to promoting the Good News of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ in worship, education, stewardship and outreach. We welcome you to join in praising God with us!
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Father Borjan Vitanov
Leader Position:
Priest
Formal Title:
Father
Phone:
Leader Email:
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Administration
Admin Name:
Mr. Joseph Rahalewich
Admin Position:
Church Board President
Phone:
Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Church Service Times
Services:
Every Sunday, after receiving the Holy Communion we continue with the Bible Studies Catechism for children. Everyone who is interested to learn more about the Orthodox Christian Faith is welcomed to join us.
Every Friday at 6:00 pm Small Compline with Akathist to the Mother of God;
Every Saturday, at 06:00 pm Vespers
Every Sunday at 10:00 am Divine Liturgy
House Blessings
Just as it is important to sanctify ourselves by partaking of the Holy Eucharist it is also important to sanctify the places we dwell by having our houses blessed at least once a year.
Please call Father Borjan at 717-272-8132 to schedule your house blessing.
It's been more than 6 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
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Every Sunday, after receiving the Holy Communion we continue with the Bible Studies Catechism for children. Everyone who is interested to learn more about the Orthodox Christian Faith is welcomed to join us.
Every Friday at 6:00 pm Small Compline with Akathist to the Mother of God;
Every Saturday, at 06:00 pm Vespers
Every Sunday at 10:00 am Divine Liturgy
House Blessings
Just as it is important to sanctify ourselves by partaking of the Holy Eucharist it is also important to sanctify the places we dwell by having our houses blessed at least once a year.
Please call Father Borjan at 717-272-8132 to schedule your house blessing.
It's been more than 6 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
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Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Church History
The History of our Parish
Beginnings. . . The Holy Resurrection Church in Lebanon is the Serbian Orthodox Church’s second oldest in the United States. It was consecrated on October 19, 1916 built by the local Serbian community that emigrated here from Serbian lands in the early 1900s in hopes of finding a better life. They were attracted to Lebanon and other central Pennsylvania towns at the turn of the 20th Century, not only because of the jobs in the steel and coal industry but because the rolling hills and rivers reminded them of their homeland. With faith playing a central role in their lives, the congregation decided in the spring of 1915 to build a place of worship, and 18 months later, the close-knit community had its own church, social hall and parish house. Many families had to take out mortgages on their homes, so all three buildings could be built at the same time.
The unpretentious church – renovated with a red brick facade in 1954 – may look ordinary from the outside, but inside it is literally a priceless work of art. Its’ walls and ceiling are adorned with frescoes painted in 1918 by Serbian artist Svetozar Popovic, whose works hang in the Louvre in Paris and other museums. In October, 2016 the Lebanon Parish celebrated its gala centenary.
Beginnings. . . The Holy Resurrection Church in Lebanon is the Serbian Orthodox Church’s second oldest in the United States. It was consecrated on October 19, 1916 built by the local Serbian community that emigrated here from Serbian lands in the early 1900s in hopes of finding a better life. They were attracted to Lebanon and other central Pennsylvania towns at the turn of the 20th Century, not only because of the jobs in the steel and coal industry but because the rolling hills and rivers reminded them of their homeland. With faith playing a central role in their lives, the congregation decided in the spring of 1915 to build a place of worship, and 18 months later, the close-knit community had its own church, social hall and parish house. Many families had to take out mortgages on their homes, so all three buildings could be built at the same time.
The unpretentious church – renovated with a red brick facade in 1954 – may look ordinary from the outside, but inside it is literally a priceless work of art. Its’ walls and ceiling are adorned with frescoes painted in 1918 by Serbian artist Svetozar Popovic, whose works hang in the Louvre in Paris and other museums. In October, 2016 the Lebanon Parish celebrated its gala centenary.
Teach us to serve Thee
Teach us, good Lord, to serve Thee as Thou deservest: To give and not to count the cost; To fight and not to heed the wounds; To toil and not to seek for rest; To labour and not ask for any reward, save that of knowing that we do Thy will.
Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Church listing was last updated on the 24th of January, 2018
