Welcome to St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in London, Ontario.
This website serves as a gateway to the profound significance of our sacred institution, dedicated to the magnificence of the One Holy, Consubstantial, Life-giving, and Undivided Trinity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Our church venerates St. Sava, the patron Saint of our parish and the inaugural Archbishop and Enlightener of the Serbian people. With a steadfast commitment, our aim is to nurture the spiritual well-being of our cherished parishioners.
We trust that the information provided on our website will assist you in gaining a deeper understanding of Saint Sava Church in London, Ontario. Please feel free to reach out to us, or by visiting our Church in person if you have any inquiries.
We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you soon.
This Church venerates Saint Sava, the patron Saint of our parish and the inaugural Archbishop and Enlightener of the Serbian people. Our Church's mission is to nurture the spiritual well-being of our devoted parishioners.
The objectives of our Church Congregation in London, Ontario are as follows:
To safeguard, uphold, and perpetuate the authentic teachings of the Orthodox Faith, along with all Serbian traditions and customs.
To welcome individuals into the Holy Orthodox Faith through the sacrament of Holy Baptism and to guide them in embracing family life through marriage according to the Church's teachings and traditions.
To provide appropriate instruction aimed at uplifting believers towards spiritual and moral excellence, promoting mutual brotherly love and unity, and nurturing individuals to become worthy and loyal citizens of Canada.
To construct and maintain a church and its related facilities to meet the spiritual, cultural, educational, national, athletic, and social needs of our parishioners.
To establish and sustain Church and Serbian Schools, and to facilitate programs for the spiritual and moral upbringing of children and youth.
To preach and embody charity as a cornerstone of our Christian faith.
To uphold our ancestral tradition of burying departed members of our church.
To foster cooperation and maintain positive relations with other church-school congregations within the Diocese of Canada.
Revered Dusko Markovic
Biography of Rev. Fr. Dusko Markovic
Rev. Fr. Dusko Markovic was born on February 3, 1991, in Jajce. He completed his elementary education in Sipovo. He received his theological education at the Seminary of St. Arsenije of Srem in Sremski Karlovci, after which he continued his studies at the Faculty of Orthodox Theology of the University of Belgrade. In addition to his theological studies, he also graduated from the Dr. Vojislav Vučković School of Music in Belgrade.
He was ordained to the Holy Diaconate by His Grace Bishop Vasilije of Srem on December 25, 2016. For the next three years, he served at the Cathedral Church of St. Demetrius in Sremska Mitrovica, where he also served as Secretary of the Church Board.
With the blessing of His Grace Bishop Mitrofan of Canada, Fr. Dusko came to Canada in December 2019 and was appointed Diocesan Deacon. He was ordained to the Holy Priesthood on March 27, 2021, at the Holy Transfiguration Serbian Orthodox Monastery in Milton, Ontario.
From 2021 to 2023, he served at St. Petka Serbian Orthodox Church in Lakeshore, Ontario. Since 2023, he has served as the parish priest of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in London, Ontario.
Since 2023, Fr. Dusko has also served as editor of the diocesan magazine Istocnik, through which he actively contributes to the spiritual, missionary, and cultural life of the Serbian Orthodox Church in Canada.
In addition to his parish ministry, Fr. Dusko is actively involved in ministry to children and young people, particularly through his work at Holy Transfiguration Camp, where he contributes to the spiritual formation and Christian education of children and youth.
Fr. Dusko is married to Milena, who holds a Master’s degree in Theology. Together they have two children, a daughter, Angelina, and a son, Mihajlo.
