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Come raise the Serbian American Voice in Washington, DC and join us in launching the first Commemoration of Vidovdan in Congress. Be among the first to represent this nation's Serbian American community in Congress. Visit your representative's office in Washington, meet members of the Serbian Congressional Caucus, and more.
TENTATIVE AGENDA
Tuesday, June 28
7 pm -- Vidovdan Pan Orthodox Vespers
Commemorating Fallen Serbs
The Serbian Orthodox Church and its faithful will commemorate Vidovdan and hold memorial services for Holy Prince Lazar and Serb knights who perished in the battle against the Turks in Kosovo Polje in 1389.
Location: St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 36th Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20007
Program:
Vespers
Celebrants will be His Grace Bishop Mitrofan, Serbian Orthodox Diocese of Eastern America, and Reverend Father Aleksa Micich, St. Luke Serbian Orthodox Church in Potomac, MD.
Choir music: St. Luke Serbian Orthodox Church, Choir, Potomac, MD.
All are welcome to attend.
Historic significance of Vidovdan
Remarks by Prof. Dusan Korac
Wednesday, June 29
9am -- gathering at 1537 Longworth House Office Building on Independence Ave.
10am - noon -- Serbian Americans gather in U.S. Congress:
Meet your Congressional Representative
A historic opportunity for Serbs to show Congress who we are and to present our truth. Visit your representative’s office, meet the staff and show what you expect regarding Serb issues from your representative in Congress. Also meet members of the Serbian Congressional Caucus, lawmakers who care about issues related to Serbia and the Serbian people. Serb-American involvement can enhance the Caucus and ensure that Congress receives the Serbian side of the story.
Click here for more information on the Serbian Congressional Caucus.
noon - 2pm -- Luncheon with Congressional Serbian Caucus
The members of the Serbian Congressional Caucus will co-host a luncheon and program.
Keynote Speaker: Robert Merry, President and publisher of the Congressional Quarterly, the nation’s most authoritative source for complete information and insightful news on government, politics and public policy
Senator George Voinovich, Congresswoman Melissa (Luburich) Bean, Congressman Dan Burton
Location: Gold Room at Rayburn House Office Building
6.30 - 8.30pm -- Reception at the Embassy of Serbia and Montenegro
This event is by invitation only and limited to registered participants for this event. Room at the luncheon and the Embassy reception is limited. Invitations will be sent to registrants on a first come first serve basis.
Thursday, June 30
Serbian American gathering at the White House
10am -- Serbs invited to the White House
1pm -- Briefing at the State Department (Tentative)
For more information, on how you can become a “Serb Ambassador” representing Serbs from your city, please contact the Serbian Unity Congress - Washington Office.
email: vidovdan@serbianunity.net
phone: (202) 463-8643
REGISTER NOW! Advance Registration fee (required) is only $100 for entire event. Checks or most major credit cards accepted.
RESERVE YOUR DISCOUNTED HOTEL NOW:
Make a toll-free reservation at the Melrose Hotel at 1-800-MELROSE or 1-202-955-6400.
To receive the discount rate of $149/night for this event, please identify yourself with the "Serbian Unity Congress." The rooms are available for 28th, 29th, and 30th of June. To view the rooms online visit www.melrosehotel.com.
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