Rector of the All Saints stavropegic parish in Strasbourg takes part in celebrations marking the consecration of a Serbian church in Mulhouse, France

DECR Communication service, 16.09.2026

On September 13, 2026, the solemn consecration of the Serbian church dedicated to the Holy Archangel Michael took place in the French city of Mulhouse following several years of extensive renovation.

The rite of consecration was presided over by Metropolitan Methodius of Budimlja and Nikšić. He was assisted in the consecration of the church by Metropolitan Nicodemus of Dalmatia and Bishop Justin of Western Europe and Paris.

Following the consecration, the three hierarchs of the Serbian Orthodox Church celebrated the Divine Liturgy together with clergy representing parishes of various Local Orthodox Churches. Among those who took part in the service were Archimandrite Philip (Ryabykh), Rector of the All Saints Stavropegic Parish in Strasbourg, and Deacon Sergey Volosenko, a cleric of the parish.

The consecration of the renovated church was an important and joyful event not only for the Serbian Orthodox community of Mulhouse, but also for Orthodox Christians throughout the Alsace region.

At the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy, Bishop Justin presented awards to parishioners who had made a particularly significant contribution to the long-term renovation and improvement of the church. The All Saints Stavropegic Parish in Strasbourg was also specially commended: it received a certificate in recognition of its contribution to the development of fraternal relations with the Serbian Orthodox Church and the parish in Mulhouse, the parish website reports.

The celebrations concluded with a festive meal, during which the clergy, parishioners and guests continued their fellowship.

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Rector of the All Saints stavropegic parish in Strasbourg takes part in celebrations marking the consecration of a Serbian church in Mulhouse, France

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