Orthodox seminary in Kosovo to reopen, humanitarian relief operation announced
PRIZREN KOSOVO, 20 October 2011– Ss. Cyril & Methodius Serbian Orthodox Theological Seminary in Prizren, destroyed during the war in Kosovo, is being reconstructed and will be reopened, the Serbian Orthodox Diocese of Raska-Prizren and Kosovo-Metohija announced today. Before the war in Kosovo, Prizren was known as one of the exemplary multiethnic cities in the province... Read More
Thomas J. Bohm appointed to the DMRF Board of Directors
26 August 2011 Beloved in Christ - On behalf of the Very Reverend Archimandrite Nektarios Serfes, I am pleased to announce that Thomas J. Bohm of Hays, Kansas has been appointed to the Decani Monastery Relief Fund Board of Directors and given the title, Ecumenical Liaison. By appointing Mr. Bohm, we are expanding our awareness to a larger audience and bringing our mission... Read More
Greek Orthodox priest weeps again for Kosovo
Originally published during Great Lent 2011 May our Gracious God always bless you! About two weeks ago I sent the attached information on behalf of the Decani Monastery Relief Fund, and am praying that many good souls would take the time to help our fund. Our situation was so destitute that I even received a letter from the bank stating that we were in the “red!” At this... Read More
Message from Basil: The US financial crisis is an ideal time to stop and think
Originally posted on 8 August 2011 Beloved in Christ - Today we witnessed U.S. stocks plunge sharply as fearful investors faced the news that the United States had lost its coveted “AAA” credit rating. The major stock indexes were down, adding to last week’s brutal losses. Over the past few weeks we have seen our congressional leaders and the White House fight... Read More
Message from Fr. Nektarios: Food Shortages in Northern Kosovo
Beloved in Christ our Lord, May our Gracious God always bless you! Some of us have heard for the last couple of weeks of problems at the borders of Kosovo, and currently NATO troops are securing the borders due to the fact the Albanians have tried to take over the borders. Cars can pass through the borders it has been reported, but not trucks that are carrying supplies such... Read More
Bishop TEODOSIJE blesses new board appointments
His Grace, Bishop TEODOSIJE sent the following letter to the newly appointed members of the board of directors of the Decani Monastery Relief Fund. SERBIAN ORTHODOX DIOCESE OF RAŠKA-PRIZREN AND KOSOVO-METOHIJA Prizren-Gračanica, September 7, 2011 Mr. J. Basil Dannebohm Mr. Will Blanton Mr. Thomas Bohm Very Reverend Archimandrite Fr. Nektarios Serfes has informed... Read More
Dannebohm to aid in Kosovo humanitarian relief efforts
Dannebohm appointed to Decani Monastery Relief Fund Board of Directors BOISE, IDAHO, August 9th, 2011 – The Very Reverend Archimandrite Nektarios Serfes announced today that J. Basil Dannebohm, a student of Orthodox Christian Theology and business professional residing in Denver, Colorado has been appointed as Executive Assistant to the President of the Board of Directors for... Read More
Decani Fund
The Decani Monastery Relief Fund Mission Statement The Decani Monastery Relief Fund (DMRF) is a non-profit organization. All donations made to the DMRF are forwarded as quickly as possible to volunteers in Serbia who use this monetary resource to distribute financial and/or material aid to persons in need of immmediate assistance. No portion of any donation is used for... Read More
