# Serbian Orthodox Church feast day commemorations

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> Updated: 2026-10-21T19:59:48.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

The Serbian Orthodox Church has observed several feast days honoring historical figures. On October 17, the church celebrated the feast day of Saint Stefan Štiljanović and his wife, Saint Jelena. Štiljanović, a 16th-century ruler from the Paštrovići region, is honored for protecting his people during Ottoman incursions. Religious services were held in Montenegro and Serbia, with relics currently enshrined in the Cathedral Church of Saint Archangel Michael in Belgrade.

On October 22, the church commemorated the feast day of Saint Stefan Branković, also known as Stefan the Blind. A former Serbian despot, Branković endured Ottoman captivity and blinding before ascending to the throne in 1458 and eventually living in exile in Albania.

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### 2026-10-21: Serbian Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Stefan Branković

The Serbian Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Stefan Branković, a former despot who maintained his faith despite being blinded in Ottoman captivity and living in exile.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serbian-orthodox-church-commemorates-saint-stefan-brankovi

### 2026-10-17: Saint Stefan Štiljanović feast day celebrated by Serbian Orthodox Church

The Serbian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Saint Stefan Štiljanović and Saint Jelena, honoring the 16th-century ruler known for his charity and protection of his people.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serbian-orthodox-church-commemorates-saint-stefan-tiljanovi

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