From his childhood in Gary to his death in Yugoslavia, St. Varnava always protected his faith and was dedicated to a Christian life. St. Varnava is the first American-born Serbian ...

ALIQUIPPA -- In the overall timeline of Christianity, 100 years may seem insignificant, but to parishioners at St. Elijah Serbian Orthodox Church, it’s a milestone, said Milan “Mickey” Mrkal.

From his childhood in Gary to his death in Yugoslavia, St. Varnava always protected his faith and was dedicated to a Christian life. St. Varnava is the first American-born Serbian Serbian church ...

Merrillvile, Indiana, November 10, 2010 St. Varnava Nastic was a Serbian Orthodox bishop who was born in Gary, and later canonized as a saint. His likeness is depicted on a wall of St Sava Serbian ...