November 4 is the feast of the Kazan icon of the Mother of God. In Vietnam, Vung Tau is a patronal holiday.
On the eve of the holiday, a all-night vigil was served, and a Liturgy in the morning. In the evening – the akathist to the most Holy Theotokos. After the evening service, the parish celebrated its patronal holiday with a tea party.
Parish News
Social ministry of the diocese
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The Department of charity and social service of the diocese of the Philippines and Vietnam, with its center in Tagaytay, publishes almost daily reports on its activities on the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ROC.Charity.Philippines/ Under quarantine, it’s difficult but very topical to assure the work of feeding programs for poor people in […]
Meeting at Vung Tau parish
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There are many interesting people among us with a good set of useful knowledge. I’m sure that children would be interested in talking to them and learning something about the country where they have lived most of their lives (Vietnam); how to give first aid to themselves and each other; […]
Blessing of the bell in Tagaytay
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On November, 12, in the midst of the strongest for 11 years rainfall, in the Christ the Saviour parish in Tagaytay the blessing of the chapel bell was performed. The bell had been brought earlier from Russia. The ceremony was held by the Secretary of the Philippino- Vietnamese diocese hieromonk […]
Kazan icon Feast in Vung Tau
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November 4 is the feast of the Kazan icon of the Mother of God. In Vietnam, Vung Tau is a patronal holiday. On the eve of the holiday, a all-night vigil was served, and a Liturgy in the morning. In the evening – the akathist to the most Holy Theotokos. […]
Feast on the Iveron parish in Manila
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Today, the Iveron parish in Manila celebrated the Patronal feast, moved from October 26. The history of the Iveron icon of the Mother of God is connected with the history of iconoclasm, condemned by the 7th Ecumenical Council, whose memory is also celebrated today. With the Philippines now second in […]
Feast of St Thomas in Kinabalan
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On October 19, the Orthodox community in barangay Kinabalan celebrated the patronal feast of St. Thomas. The Administration of the barangay allowed the holiday to be held with all precautions due to the quarantine. The festive service was led by hieromonk Korniliy (Molev) in concelebration with the priests Joachim Gonzales […]
Feast of Church in Ho Chi Minh
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Today, the community of Ho Chi Minh city celebrates its patronal holiday. Happy Feast of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos!
Patronal Holiday in Kapehan
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October 12 is the feast of uncovering of the relics of St John of Shanghai (1993). In Kapehan (Santa Maria) at the parish of St John of Shanghai a festal Divine service was held. The Liturgy was led by hieromonk Korniliy (Molev), the Secretary of the Philippines-Vietnamese diocese, with participation […]
Nativity of the Mother of God
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Wisdom (Logos) hath built a house for herself… Today, on the Birthday of the Most Holy Virgin, two our parishes in Mindanao celebrate their Patronal Holiday: in Arakan and Santa Maria
Liturgy in Ha Noi
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On September, 13, Divine Liturgy was served at the parish in honor of blessed Xenia of St. Petersburg in Ha Noi. With all the necessary precautions, many Orthodox people attended the service. After the Liturgy, a blessing of water was performed. With the blessing of his Holiness Patriarch Kirill, the […]