Gracanica Serbian Orthodox Church
Windsor, Ontario
Our Serbian Community roots in Windsor and Essex County go back to the turn of the last century. There were very few immigrants from the homeland; they had come mainly from the areas that were still under the Austro-Hungarian Empire or the remnants of the Ottoman Empire occupation. Those early immigrants settled in the Detroit and Windsor area.
Many more Serbs came to North America after WWI and especially after WWII. Today’s Serbian community was also significantly enlarged during the recent fall and separation by the Republics of Communist Yugoslavia. Canada again became a home for many people that were expelled from their homes and our community gained a significant number of Serbian people.
The Orthodox Christian Church is evangelical, but not Protestant. It is orthodox, but not Jewish. It is catholic, but not Roman. It is not denominational, it is pre-denominational. It has believed, taught, preserved, defended, and died for the Faith of the Apostles since the Day of Pentecost nearly 2,000 years ago.
Source, St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, Monroe, MI
Latest Posts from Gracanica Church
- Sunday of Orthodoxy Sermon
Beloved brother clergy, dear faithful in Christ, “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity” (Psalm 133:1). This evening, as we gather in prayer at the beginning of this blessed Pan-Orthodox cycle of services in Windsor-Essex, our hearts are filled with gratitude to God. We stand together—Serbian, Greek, … Read more - Пастирска порука поводом почетка Великог поста, A Pastoral Message for the Beginning of Great LentДрага браћо и сестре у Христу, Са Божијом помоћи приближавамо се светом и спасоносном времену Великог поста — времену које нам Црква дарује као прилику да застанемо, да се саберемо и да поново пронађемо прави правац свога живота. Пост није само уздржање од одређене хране. Он је, пре свега, позив на духовно буђење — позив … Read more
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Latest Posts from the Community
- On April 11, 2026, our mother, Nada Miloyevich, reached a milestone that few are blessed to see—100 years of life. A full century shaped by hardship, courage, faith, family, and … Read more
- We are excited to share the results of our 2025 “100 for $100” Campaign and outline our plans for the upcoming year. Our annual goal remains the same: to raise … Read more
- S.S.S. Gračanica was on the road again and this time to Aliquippa, Pennsylvania! St. Elijah Serbian Orthodox Church Choir wonderfully hosted the Serbian Singing Federation 83rd Choral Festival with the … Read more