Life of St. King Stephen of Decani King Stephen of Decani is one
of the best known Saints of the Serbian Orthodox Church. Through
his holy and incorruptible relics God has performed numerous
miracles. as the Serbian people suffer through another turbulent
chapter in their history, they would do well to bring to mind
the exemplary character of their martyred King Stephen Uros III
(Decanski). He was born the eldest son of the saintly King
Milutin (Stephen Uros II) and his wife Elizabeth, a Hungarian
princess. Living at the court of his parents, the heir-apparent
received a good education, his mind exercised by study of the
language and writings of his people, and his heart strengthened
by study of the Holy Scripture and the teachings of the Orthodox
Faith. The good fruit of his upbringing proved itself when King
Milutin was forced to send him as hostage to the Tartar chief
Nogyi. In spite of the potential dangers, Stephen was obedient
to his father's will and did not resist, trusting his life to
the Lord. And h