Serbian Priests Visit Orthodox Community in Mexico

CANCÚN, MEXICO — Orthodox Christians from several national backgrounds gathered for the Divine Liturgy during a pastoral visit by Fr. Blaško Paraklis and Hieromonk Vasilije Gavrilović, with the blessing of Bp. Maxim.

The priests traveled to Cancún in response to an invitation from local Serbian faithful, serving a missionary community that brings together Orthodox Christians living in the region. The Liturgy was celebrated at the hotel of Ljuba Krstajić, whose continued hospitality has provided a place for the community’s worship gatherings.

Serbians, Mexicans, Russians, and Ukrainians attended the service and received the Holy Mysteries. Following the Gospel reading, Fr. Blaško preached on the importance of spiritual vigilance and keeping one’s attention directed toward Christ. Fr. Vasilije spoke about the Holy Great Martyr Demetrius, emphasizing the saint’s steadfast faith and courage.

The gathering continued with fellowship after the service and the celebration of the baptism of little Theodore, who was received into the Orthodox Church.

The visit offered pastoral care to Orthodox Christians living far from established parish communities and strengthened the missionary community’s life around the Divine Liturgy.

Previously, the UOJ reported that Romanian Orthodox missions in Latin America received 50 new faithful.