Saint Sava Boston Gala 2026 · a benefit for the cathedral’s restoration

Zemlja hiljadu
ukusa

Saturday, 14 November 2026
Vespers 5 PM · Reception 6 PM
41 Alewife Brook Pkwy
Saint Sava Cathedral, Cambridge
Cocktail attire
50 days to go
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Saint Sava Serbian Orthodox Cathedral · 41 Alewife Brook Parkway · Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, autumn 2026
Dear friends,

We are a small group of parishioners: parents, neighbors, volunteers. What unites us is simple. The cathedral that shaped so many of our lives should stand restored for our children, and for theirs.

Zemlja Hiljadu Ukusa started with a plain idea: gather our community around what Serbia does best, wine, food and song, and let one evening lay the foundation of a years-long restoration. Every table, every bid, every glass counts.

Thank you for standing with us. We look forward to welcoming you on November 14.

With gratitude,
The Organizing Committee
The 2026 cause

Every glass raised,
raises the cathedral

This gala begins a multi-year restoration of our historic cathedral. Everything raised on the night, from tables to auction bids, funds the work in three phases.

Saint Sava Cathedral, Cambridge
The bell tower of Saint Sava in autumn
The parish on the cathedral steps, Palm Sunday
The iconostasis
Phase one

The Foundation

Structural and electrical repairs that cannot wait. The quiet work that keeps the doors open.

Phase two

The Formation

Classrooms for our children’s faith and culture, so the next generation inherits the language, the music, and the tradition.

Phase three

The Glory

A traditional dome, an Orthodox cross, and frescoes within. Our spiritual home, whole again.

The bell tower of Saint Sava in autumn
I · Phase one

The Foundation

Structural and electrical repairs that cannot wait. The quiet work that keeps the doors open.

The parish on the cathedral steps, Palm Sunday
II · Phase two

The Formation

Classrooms for our children’s faith and culture, so the next generation inherits the language, the music, and the tradition.

The iconostasis
III · Phase three

The Glory

A traditional dome, an Orthodox cross, and frescoes within. Our spiritual home, whole again.

Our pledge

Every dollar raised this evening goes directly to the restoration fund.

The Restoration Fund of Saint Sava
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Saturday, the fourteenth of November

Order of the evening

Vespers in the cathedral, then a reception, dinner and program, a live auction and live music performances.

  1. 5:00VespersEvening prayer in the cathedral, for all who wish to begin the night there.
  2. 6:00ReceptionAperitif and welcome in the hall. Check in at the door, where we can also help you register.
  3. 7:00Dinner & programFormal dinner with Serbian wine pairings, welcome remarks and the presentation of the restoration campaign.
  4. 8:00Live auctionThe Gala will feature a live auction. Check back on our Social media account for a preview as we get closer to the event.
  5. 9:00Live entertainmentFollowing the live performance, we will resume the live auction with our last few exciting auction items!
Cocktail attire · 41 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge
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Wines of the evening

Three houses, one homeland

Dinner is paired with wines from three Serbian houses, from the slopes of Fruška Gora to the hills of Šumadija.

Fruška Gora · Srem
Above Mala Remeta

A family estate on the sunny southern slopes of Fruška Gora, where vines have grown since Roman times. Deurić is known for its Chardonnay, for the native Probus grape, and for its sparkling wine.

Pouring Chardonnay, Probus, sparkling
Tickets & tables

Take your seat at the table

Table of eight

$2,000
$250 per guest
Tables are limited

Welcome reception & aperitif · dinner & program with Serbian wine pairings · live music performances · the live auction.

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Individual seat

$300
Per guest

Welcome reception & aperitif · dinner & program with Serbian wine pairings · live music performances · the live auction.

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If you wish to be seated with a particular person or persons, please indicate confirmed attendees in the comment box during the ticket purchase process.

Can’t join us? You can still raise the cathedral.

You can make a donation through the ticket reservation site or directly through Venmo. Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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Good to know

WhereSt Sava Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, 41 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge MA 02140
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TicketsTable of eight $2,000 · single seat $300
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DressCocktail attire
ParkingDetails to follow.
Hotels
ContactQuestions about the evening, tickets or sponsorship:
parishoffice@stsavaboston.org

Questions

What is the purpose of the evening?
To begin a multi-year restoration of Saint Sava Cathedral. Everything raised on the night, from tables to auction bids, goes directly to the restoration fund, in three phases: the foundation, the formation, the glory.
Where do I buy tickets?
Tables and single seats are sold through our ticket site.
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Who is organizing it?
A volunteer committee of parishioners of the Serbian Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Sava in Cambridge, with the parish office.
What is the dress code?
Cocktail attire.
Do I need to attend Vespers?
Vespers at five o’clock is open to all who wish to begin the evening in the cathedral, but it is not obligatory. Guests who do not plan to attend are welcome to arrive for the reception at six o’clock.
What does a table include?
A table of eight: the welcome reception and aperitif, dinner and program with Serbian wine pairings, live music performances, and the live auction.
Can I buy a single seat?
Single seats are available for $300 per guest. If you wish to be seated with a particular person or persons, please indicate confirmed attendees in the comment box during the ticket purchase process.
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How does the auction work?
We will have hosts helping you register for the auction and assist with checkout.
Can I make a donation in lieu of attending?
Yes, you can make a donation, but please do so through the ticket reservation site or directly through Venmo.
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Are gifts tax-deductible?
Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Your confirmation will note the deductible portion of a table or ticket.
I have dietary needs.
Please note any dietary needs at the time of ticket purchase by indicating your preferences in the comment box.