Dečani Monastery

After several years, the bees of the Holy King have once again swarmed and settled within the walls of the Dečani church, where even they seem to rejoice in the grace and fragrance of the Saint’s holy relics. 🐝

On the feast day of its heavenly patrons, Saints Cyril and Methodius, the Prizren Theological Seminary premiered this video presentation as a joint work of its students and professors. The video was prepared in the year in which the Seminary marks 155 years since its founding, 15 years since the restoration of its work in Prizren, and 10 years since the consecration of its renewed buildings. #Prizren #SerbianOrthodoxChurch #Kosovo #SaintsCyrilandMethodius #OrthodoxEducation

🌿 Today the feast day of the Prizren Theological Seminary, dedicated to Saints Cyril and Methodius, was solemnly celebrated in Prizren. The Divine Hierarchical Liturgy in the Cathedral Church of St George was served by Metropolitan Theodosije of Raška and Prizren and Bishop Kirilo of Buenos Aires and South-Central America, concelebrated by clergy and accompanied by the chanting of the seminarians of Prizren Seminary. A special joy was brought to the faithful when Metropolitan Theodosije announced that, by decision of the Holy Assembly of Bishops of the Serbian Orthodox Church, Venerable Mother Jefimija of Devič, Blessed Stojna, has been officially added to the ranks of the saints. The celebration continued with a festive meal and a cultural programme prepared by the students of the Seminary. #Prizren #OrthodoxChurch #Kosovo #SaintsCyrilandMethodius

Today, the Holy Liturgy at Dečani Monastery was celebrated by Bishop Aleksej, who commemorated the 50th anniversary of his monastic priestly ordination. #DecaniMonastery #SerbianOrthodoxChurch #Kosovo

Youtube Video - Celebration of the Ascension of our Lord at Visoki Dečani Monastery 20-21 May 2026. youtu.be/_UsyGZ0eTp8?is…

Today, on 21 May, we solemnly celebrated the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ, the patronal feast of Visoki Dečani Monastery, with the Divine Liturgy served by Metropolitan Teodosije together with clergy in the presence of many faithful pilgrims. During the Holy Liturgy, a monk of our monastery, Fr. Amfilohije, was ordained to the holy diaconate. May the Ascended Lord bless him in his ministry and all who gathered today in prayer and joy. #VisokiDecani #Ascension #SerbianOrthodoxChurch #Kosovo

Yesterday, 20 May, we prayerfully celebrated the festal vigil for the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ, the annual feast day of Visoki Dečani Monastery. May the Ascended Lord bless all who came in faith and prayer. #VisokiDecani #Ascension #Kosovo #SerbianOrthodoxChurch

Communiqué of the Holy Assembly of Bishops of the Serbian Orthodox Church from its regular session held at Saint Cathedral in Belgrade from May 13 to 19, 2026 easterndiocese.org/news/2960/comm…

Divine Liturgy at the beginning of the annual Assembly of bishops of the Serbian Orthodox Church, St. Sava's Cathedral Belgrade, 13 May 2026

On Monday, 11 May, the Divine Liturgy at our monastery was celebrated by Bishop Seraphim of Kostajnica, vicar of Metropolitan Longin of Midwestern America, together with Archpriest Turbo Qualls of St. Mary of Egypt Orthodox Church in Kansas City, Missouri. Fr. Turbo came to visit with his two sons and two parishioners.

The Divine Liturgy on the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman, 10 May, was celebrated at Visoki Dečani Monastery by Hieromonk Nektarije.

Sunday Liturgy at Visoki Dečani Monastery, 3 May 2026 #SerbianOrthodoxChurch #Kosovo

📷✨ Preserving cultural heritage for future generations Today, the German Embassy and Visoki Dečani Monastery began an important joint project to digitally document and catalogue the monastery’s remarkable nearly 700-year-old altar frescoes. Supported by Germany’s Cultural Preservation Programme, this initiative will help safeguard one of the great treasures of medieval Christian art, making it more accessible for future research, education, and cultural understanding. This cooperation is a meaningful reminder that sacred heritage belongs not only to the past, but also to the future, and that its preservation can build bridges of respect across communities, borders, and time. Video by @GermanAmbKOS #DecaniMonastery #SerbianOrthodoxChurch #Kosovo

Today in Prizren, in front of St George’s Church, after the Divine Liturgy. Faith and tradition continue to shape and sustain the life of our people in Kosovo.

Архијерејска Литургија у Звечану, у недељу мироносица eparhija-prizren.com/sr/vesti/arhij…

Celebration of the Sunday of Myrrh-bearing women at the parish church in Zvečan, North Kosovo. The Liturgy was served by Metropolitan Teodosije. #SerbianOrthodoxChurch #Kosovo

The monks of Dečani chanting during the Divine Liturgy.

On the Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing Women, we gathered at Visoki Dečani Monastery to celebrate the Divine Liturgy in prayer and quiet joy. Remembering the courage and love of the Myrrhbearers, who were the first witnesses of the Resurrection, we are reminded that faith is lived through devotion, humility, and steadfast love. Christ is Risen! #DecaniMonastery #SerbianOrthodoxChurch #Kosovo

Today we had the honour of welcoming Vincenzo Grasso, the former senior Italian KFOR officer, to Visoki Dečani Monastery, accompanied by a group of 50 Italian students travelling across the Balkans on a study visit dedicated to understanding the region and exploring ways to promote lasting peace. Their visit was a meaningful reminder that peace is not built only through agreements only, but through encounter, listening, and a willingness to learn from one another. We were grateful for the opportunity to share perspectives on the realities of life in Kosovo and the role of spiritual and cultural heritage in fostering dialogue, resilience, and coexistence. Encounters like these carry quiet but real hope, that through knowledge and human connection, a more peaceful future can take root.