St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Cathedral

St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Cathedral is a church with Serbo-Byzantine architecture located in Milwaukee. Its interior features handcrafted mosaics depicting Orthodox Christian figures in Byzantine style that cover and decorate the worship spaces.

The first Serbian Orthodox congregation in Milwaukee was founded in 1912, and the cathedral building was completed and consecrated in 1958. This span of time reflects how the Serbian immigrant community gradually established permanent religious institutions.

The cathedral holds services in both English and Church Slavonic, helping the Serbian community maintain connections to their faith and language traditions. Visitors can experience how the space serves as a gathering place where cultural practices remain alive.

The cathedral is located on South 51st Street and is part of a complex that includes a parochial school and community hall. The site can be busy during services or community events.

Italian artist Sirio Tonelli was responsible for creating the interior mosaics, which took many years to finish. This artistic partnership between European craftsmanship and an American immigrant community shaped the building's distinctive character.

Location: Milwaukee

Inception: 1958

Architectural style: Serbo-Byzantine architecture

Website: http://stsava-milw.org

GPS coordinates: 42.99670,-87.97765

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:54