The Serbian community in Phoenix, Arizona, will come together for a weekend of music, fellowship and Serbian tradition as the Stevan Hristich Choir hosts its Annual Concert on September 26 and 27. The two day gathering will take place at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in Phoenix and will bring together members of the local Serbian community, families and visitors for an event that combines choral music, Orthodox worship, traditional food and social activities. This year’s celebration will also welcome a guest choir from Pennsylvania, adding another connection between Serbian communities across the United States.
The main concert will take place on Saturday, September 26, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Stevan Hristich Choir will perform an evening program featuring music connected to Serbian culture and tradition, joined by the honored guests from St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Admission to the concert is $5. Following the performance, the evening will continue with dinner, music and dancing, giving guests an opportunity to spend time together beyond the concert itself. Organizers have also prepared a selection of traditional food and a palacinka station where visitors can enjoy the popular Serbian style crepes as part of the evening festivities.
The weekend will continue on Sunday, September 27, with Divine Liturgy beginning at 9:30 a.m. at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church. The visiting St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church Choir from Monroeville will participate through responses and singing during the service, offering another opportunity for the two choirs and their communities to share their musical traditions. A lunch will be served following the liturgy, extending the gathering into another day of food, conversation and fellowship.
Events such as the Stevan Hristich Choir Annual Concert play an important role in maintaining Serbian cultural traditions within communities across the United States. Choral music, Orthodox worship, traditional cuisine and social gatherings provide different generations with opportunities to remain connected to their heritage while creating spaces where younger members of the community can experience those traditions themselves. Bringing together choirs from Arizona and Pennsylvania also demonstrates how Serbian cultural organizations in different parts of the country continue to maintain connections through shared music and community life.
With its combination of performances, worship, traditional food and social activities, the September 26 and 27 gathering is expected to offer a full weekend celebrating Serbian culture in Phoenix. The organizers are inviting everyone to attend, with the Saturday concert followed by an evening of dinner and dancing and Sunday’s Divine Liturgy and community lunch providing a continuation of the celebration. For the Serbian community and others interested in experiencing Serbian music and traditions, the event offers an opportunity to come together in a welcoming community setting.
