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St. Sebastian Dabovich
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St. Sebastian Dabovich

1863–1940 · Jackson, California · Feast November 30

Jovan Dabović was born in San Francisco to Serbian immigrants, the first American-born person ordained an Orthodox priest. He founded parishes across the United States, including the first Serbian church in America at Jackson, California, and published books in English. Late in life he served as a chaplain in the Balkan wars. He was glorified in 2015.

  • Feast: November 30 (New Calendar)
  • Lived: 1863–1940
  • Place: Jackson, California
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