Save the Date!
The Day the Serbian Flag Flew at the White House: A Centennial Commemoration
With the blessings of the Episcopal Council of the Serbian Orthodox Church in North and South America,
His Grace Bishop Irinej of Eastern America, Episcopal Patron, and
The Honorable Dr Branko Terzic, Centennial Committee Chairman, are pleased to announce the schedule of events for
THE DAY THE SERBIAN FLAG FLEW AT THE WHITE HOUSE:
A CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATION OF WOODROW WILSON’S PROCLAMATION
TENTATIVE PROGRAM
(SUBJECT TO CHANGE – PROGRAM WILL BE UPDATED AS MORE EVENTS ARE ADDED):
Wednesday, July 25th
- His Grace Bishop Irinej will deliver the Opening Prayer for the U.S. House of Representatives, at the U.S. Capitol Building
- A formal reception for Members of Congress and visiting dignitaries co-hosted by the Serbian American Congressional Caucus, the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia, and the WWI Centennial Commission of the Serbian Orthodox Church in the United States will be held at the U.S. Capitol Building
Thursday, July 26th
- An Academic Symposium focusing on the US-Serbia relationship and the role of Serbian-Americans during The Great War, together with a book promotion and an era poster display will be held at the National Press Club.
Friday, July 27th
- The Serb National Federation will sponsor a Meet & Greet luncheon session for Members of Congress and their Serbian constituents in the Capitol Building.
Saturday, July 28th
- Pan-Orthodox Hierarchical Divine Liturgy on the centennial date of President Woodrow Wilson’s proclamation of a Day of Prayer for Serbia, beginning at 10am, at a venue that will be determined at a later date.
- Grand Banquet at the National Press Club in the evening hours.
Sunday, July 29th
- Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, beginning at 10am, at St. Luke Serbian Orthodox Church in Potomac, MD.
- Afternoon Family Picnic.
His Grace Bishop Irinej and the WWI Centennial Commission of the Serbian Orthodox Church in North and South America cordially invite all Serbian-Americans from across the country to attend these historic events in the Washington, DC, where 100 years ago, the Serbian Flag proudly flew at the White House!
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Hotel reservations at Sofitel DC Lafayette Square – reservation details HERE
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