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# Chicago Luncheon Raises $75K for Monastery Project
- URL: https://uoj.news/news/87011-chicago-luncheon-raises-75k-for-monastery-project/
- Published: 2026-04-29T14:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-25T16:11:28.000Z
- Description: A community’s faith-filled effort turned a fundraising goal into a decisive step toward completing a lasting spiritual center.
- Author: Tobias Straney
- Tags: #Category: News, Serbian Orthodox Church, New Gracanica, St. Mardarije of Libertyville, Metropolitan Longin of New Gracanica, St. Sava

**CHICAGO —** Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Cathedral gathered April 26 for a [fundraising luncheon](https://newgracanica.org/news/blessed-beyond-expectation-a-successful-luncheon-for-st-sava-monastery-%e2%98%a6%ef%b8%8f/) supporting completion of the St. Mardarije Spiritual & Cultural Center, marking a major milestone in the project’s development and drawing strong participation despite competing events that weekend.

Bp. Serafim presided over the Divine Liturgy and delivered remarks outlining the center’s progress and remaining goals. With the blessing of Metr. Longin, he is overseeing the effort to bring the project to completion, emphasizing its long-term spiritual significance.

[![](https://uoj.news/content/images/2026/02/serbian-orthodox-youth-gather-at-st-sava-monastery-in-libertyville-image-a9c3aff0f2fd.jpg)On this topicSt. Sava Monastery Launches $6 Million Renovation Campaign](https://uoj.news/news/86548-st-sava-monastery-launches-6-million-renovation-campaign/)

Organizers reported that the parish exceeded its $50,000 goal, raising $75,000 through donations, attendance, and community support. The event also featured musical performances and a notable $5,000 contribution from the cathedral choir, underscoring broad backing for the initiative’s final phase.

Previously, the [UOJ reported](https://uoj.news/news/84593-st-sava-monastery-to-be-renewed-as-spiritual-cultural-hub/) that St. Sava Monastery was to be renewed as a spiritual and cultural hub.