The Macedonian community in New Jersey will gather on Sunday, October 25, 2026, for a celebration honoring St. Petka at Sts. Kiril and Metodij Macedonian Orthodox Church in Cedar Grove. The event offers Macedonian-American families an opportunity to celebrate their Orthodox faith and maintain cultural traditions.
The gathering is scheduled to take place from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the church, located at 1050 Pompton Avenue in Cedar Grove.
According to the church’s official event calendar, the celebration is open to community members interested in marking the occasion.
St. Petka Celebration Brings Macedonian Families Together
St. Petka, also known as St. Paraskeva, holds an important place in Orthodox Christian tradition.
She is especially revered among Orthodox communities throughout the Balkans, including Macedonia.
For many Macedonian families, religious celebrations are closely connected to customs passed down through generations.
These traditions remain meaningful for Macedonians living abroad, where churches serve as gathering places for the diaspora.
The St. Petka celebration provides another opportunity for families in New Jersey to maintain those connections.
Sts. Kiril and Metodij Macedonian Orthodox Church regularly organizes religious services and community activities throughout the year.
Its calendar includes cultural celebrations and social gatherings that bring members of the Macedonian-American community together.
Event Details for the Macedonian Community
The upcoming celebration follows several community events organized by the church this fall, including its Macedonian Food Festival in September and Wild West-themed Tricky Tray fundraiser in October.
The church has confirmed the date and time of the St. Petka celebration, although a detailed program and admission information have not been published.
Event Details
- Event: Celebration in Honor of St. Petka
- Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Time: 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Location: Sts. Kiril and Metodij Macedonian Orthodox Church
- Address: 1050 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Community members can visit the official church event page for additional information and updates.
For Macedonians living in New Jersey and the surrounding areas, the celebration offers an opportunity to spend time with fellow community members while honoring a religious tradition that remains part of their cultural heritage.
