On Sunday, 25 October 2026, the Serbian Orthodox community in Bedford joyfully celebrated the feast of St Paraskeva of the Balkans (St Petka), the patron saint of the Serbian Sistershood, marking also the significant milestone of the Circle’s 70th anniversary.
The celebration brought together numerous parishioners, members of the Serbian Sisters’ Circle and friends of the Church, who gathered to commemorate this special occasion in a spirit of faith and fellowship.
Over the past seven decades, the Serbian Sisters’ Circle in Bedford has made a significant contribution to the preservation of the Orthodox faith, Serbian traditions and the bonds of community among our people in the diaspora, through its devoted service, charitable works and selfless love.
This anniversary offered an opportunity to give thanks and remember all the generations of women whose dedication and love have helped shape the life and work of our parish community.
The celebration unfolded in a joyful and festive atmosphere, with a special programme and warm fellowship.
May the Lord, through the prayers of St Petka, bless all the members of the Serbian Sisters’ Circle and grant them the strength to continue their noble and blessed work in the years to come.
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