Orthodox Apostle to America will be Honored
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On Saturday, Sept. 1, special events honoring a Orthodox Christian apostle, Father Sebastian Dabovich (1863-1940), will be held at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in Jackson.
One of the early Orthodox missionaries to the New World, Sebastian baptized countless people, preached the gospel, and founded Orthodox churches throughout the United States, among which was St. Sava Church, the first Serbian Orthodox church in America.
Born and raised in San Francisco, at the end of his life Sebastian went to his ancestral land of Serbia, where he died and was buried in the ancient monastery of Zhicha. Now, 67 years after his death, his earthly remains are being returned from Zhicha to the land of his birth, and are being interred at the church he founded in Jackson. Six bishops, 40 priests and numerous believers are expected to attend the interment and the events surrounding it.
The events honoring Sebastian are the highlight of the 11th Annual Diocesan Days Weekend, which will take place from Friday, Aug. 31 through Sunday, Sept. 2 at St. Sava Mission in Jackson.
On Saturday, Sept. 1 at 9:30 a.m., the Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at St. Sava Mission, 604 Broadway in Jackson, followed by a memorial service for Sebastian. A procession will then take place from St. Sava Mission to St. Sava Church, 724 N. Main Street in Jackson, where Sebastian's remains will be interred. Lunch will follow back at St. Sava Mission.
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