St. Luke Serbian Orthodox Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Fr. John Vitko (Rector)

Founded Northern Virginia Serbian Orthodox parish

Denomination Eastern Orthodox

Service Times Divine Liturgy Sundays (Slavonic/English)

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.stlukemclean.org

Pastor Credentials Serbian Orthodox ordained priest

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

Orthodox Trinitarian; affirms Apostles/Nicene Creed.

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Scripture + Holy Tradition co-authoritative.

Caution

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Parish brotherhoods standard.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Eastern Orthodox theosis with synergism — not sola fide.

WARNING!

Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

Male-only priests; Theotokos/icon veneration.

Male-only priesthood; Theotokos/icon veneration.

Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Apostolic succession; R44 CONFIRMED parish of Orthodox Church in America (OCA), NOT Serbian Orthodox / Patriarchate of Serbia. Fr. John Vitko confirmed as priest.

Strong

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Liturgical homily cycle.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Community parish in Northern Virginia.

Caution

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

OCA jurisdiction — 'Serbian' in name reflects heritage, not current jurisdiction.

Caution

Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

R44 AUDIT CONFIRMED: OCA jurisdiction (not Serbian Orthodox). RED holds for sola-fide departure.

Strong

Assessment

St. Luke Serbian Orthodox serves the Northern Virginia Serbian-American community in McLean under Fr. John Vitko. Under the Serbian Orthodox Patriarchate. Retains Serbian cultural/ethnic identity including Slavonic liturgical elements. Eastern Orthodox theosis soteriology remains red-flag vs. sola fide.

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