Metropolitan Pavel arrived in the Philippines

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On November 19, 2024, Metropolitan Pavel of Khanty-Mansiysk and Surgut, Administrator of the Philippine-Vietnamese Diocese, arrived in the capital of the Republic of the Philippines, Manila. At the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Metropolitan Pavel and representatives of the delegation of the Khanty-Mansiysk Diocese were met by the rector of the Church of the Iveron Icon of the Mother of God in Manila, Hieromonk Alexei (Lapshin). The bishop is accompanied on the trip by: Secretary of the Khanty-Mansiysk Diocese Hegumen Anthony (Kirpichev), Dean of the Nizhnevartovsk City Deanery of the Khanty-Mansiysk Diocese Archpriest Sergiy Shevchenko, Priest Anthony Dolgushin, Chairman of the Department for Church Relations with Society and the Media of the Khanty-Mansiysk Diocese, cleric of the Resurrection Cathedral in Khanty-Mansiysk Deacon Daniil Matveyev. As part of the archpastoral visit, visits to parishes in the cities and towns of Manila, Davao, Arakan, and Panglao Island are planned. During the archpastoral visit, the Administrator of the Philippine-Vietnamese Diocese will perform a number of deacon ordinations. On November 20, Metropolitan Pavel will visit the missionary center in honor of Blessed Matrona of Moscow in the city of Davao on the island of Mindanao, where he will meet with students. On November 21, the day of remembrance of the Council of Archangel Michael and other heavenly incorporeal powers, the Administrator of the Philippine-Vietnamese Diocese will lead the Divine Liturgy in the Church of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos in Arakan, and will perform the ordination of Dmitry Kahilig as a deacon. Also on this day, a meeting of the clergy of the Philippine-Vietnamese Diocese will be held. On November 22, during the archpastoral visit, a visit to the island of Panglao is planned, where the bishop will get acquainted with the progress of construction of the Church in honor of the icon of the Mother of God “Quick to Hear” and will perform a prayer service. On November 23, in the capital of the Republic of the Philippines, Manila, a meeting will be held between Metropolitan Pavel and the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Philippines. On November 24, the Bishop will lead the Divine Liturgy at the Church of the Iveron Icon of the Mother of God in Manila and ordain Luka Tababa as a deacon. As part of the archpastoral trip to the Republic of the Philippines, working meetings will be held between the Administrator of the Philippines-Vietnamese Diocese and representatives of the state authorities of the cities and towns of the Republic.

Metropolitan Pavel will visit the Philippines

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From November 20 to 25, 2024, the archpastoral visit of the Administrator of the Philippine-Vietnamese Diocese, Metropolitan Pavel of Manila and Hanoi, to the Republic of the Philippines will take place. During the visit, the archpastor will visit parishes in the cities and towns of Manila, Davao, Arakan, and Panglao Island. During the archpastoral visit, the Administrator of the Philippine-Vietnamese Diocese will perform 2 deacon ordinations. On November 20, Metropolitan Pavel will visit the missionary center in honor of Blessed Matrona of Moscow in the city of Davao on the island of Mindanao, where he will meet with students. On November 21, the day of remembrance of the Synaxis of Archangel Michael and other heavenly bodiless Ghosts, the Administrator of the Philippine-Vietnamese Diocese will lead the Divine Liturgy in the Church of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos in Arakan and perform the ordination of Dmitry Cahilig as a deacon. Also on this day, a meeting of the clergy of the Philippine-Vietnamese Diocese will take place. On November 22, the feast of the icon of the Mother of God “Quick to Hear”, a visit to the island of Panglao is planned, where the bishop will get acquainted with the progress of construction of the church in honor of the icon of the Mother of God “Quick to Hear”, will conduct a prayer service and the rite of consecration of the cross. On November 23, in the capital of the Republic of the Philippines, Manila, a meeting of Metropolitan Pavel with the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Philippines will take place. On November 24, the bishop will lead the Divine Liturgy at the Church of the Iveron Icon of the Mother of God in Manila and ordain Luka Tabab as a deacon. As part of the archpastoral trip, working meetings will be held between the administrator of the Philippines-Vietnam Diocese and representatives of the state authorities of the cities and towns of the republic.

Church of St Apostle Thomas

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The next stage of the construction of the Church of the Apostle Thomas in Kinabalan has been completed – the upper reinforced belt has been concreted and decorative arches have been erected.

On November 13, the Secretary of the Philippine-Vietnamese Diocese, Hieromonk Korniliy (Molev), visited the construction site of the church. The priest inspected the progress of the work and gave further instructions. In the near future, it is planned to begin installing the roof of the church with a tent and a dome.

Commemoration of St Demetrius

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On November 8, 2024, on the day of remembrance of the Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessaloniki, the Divine Liturgy was held in the Church of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos in Singapore. The service was conducted by the cleric of the church, Priest Yevgeny Shmelev, Secretary of the Philippine-Vietnamese Diocese, Hieromonk Korniliy (Molev), and Deacon Dimitry Semash.

Wedding in Davao

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At the parish of Blessed Matrona of Moscow in Davao city, Mindanao, the Wedding of parishioners Valery and Ruth, took place. The sacrament was performed by Hieromonk John (Gondayao). We wish happiness and prosperity to the young family! May your life together be filled with good deeds for the glory of God

Feast of Kazan icon

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Today, on the day of the celebration of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, believers in Vung Tau, Vietnam, celebrated the patronal feast of the Kazan Church. The festive services became a bright and joyful event for all parishioners.

Sunday in Hanoi

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On November 3, 2024, the Secretary of the Philippines – Vietnamese Diocese, Hieromonk Korniliy (Molev), celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Russian House in Hanoi, assisted by the rector of the parish, Hegumen Mikhey (Selyakov). The service was conducted in three languages: Church Slavonic, Vietnamese, and English. At the end of the service, Fr. Korniliy gave a sermon on the Sunday Gospel, wishing for spiritual growth, and noting that now parishioners have more opportunities for this with a permanent priest, his spiritual care, and regular services. After the service, Fr. Korniliy distributed spiritual literature for Vietnamese parishioners in Vietnamese.

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Aid to victims of typhoon

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The Department of Charity and Social Ministry of the Philippines-Vietnamese Diocese provided assistance to victims of Typhoon Trami on Luzon Island.

On October 30, 2024, employees of the Department of Charity and Social Ministry of the Philippines-Vietnamese diocese organized the distribution of humanitarian aid to victims of Typhoon Trami, which hit the island of Luzon and caused severe damage to residential buildings, took the lives of dozens of people, and left several areas without water and electricity.

On the territory of the parish of Christ the Savior in Tagaytay City, the rector of the church, Priest David Grubbs, together with volunteers, distributed humanitarian aid to families living near the church. Those in need received rice and other food products, as well as canvas fabric for the necessary repairs of their homes for the first time.

Tropical Storm Trami hit the Philippines in late October, killing more than 120 people before hitting the coast of Vietnam, where it dumped more than two months’ worth of rain in just 24 hours. Many residents were stranded in their homes as water levels remained high. The country had experienced flooding before, but nothing of this magnitude, according to rescuers. In total, about 25,000 people were evacuated from various counties in the Philippines because of the storm.

Divine services in Academy

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On October 27-28, 2024, on the 18th Sunday after Pentecost, services were held in the Assumption Church of the St. Petersburg Theological Academy in English, during which foreign students studying at the Theological School prayed. The services were attended by all foreign students from different countries, including from Indonesia and the Philippines, who were sent to study by the Patriarchal Exarch of Southeast Asia. The all-night vigil and Divine Liturgy were celebrated by Archimandrite Zachariah (Mulingua), who came to study in Russia from Tanzania. The choir of foreign students was led by a student of the preparatory department of the Faculty of Church Arts, a native of Indonesia, Pavla Runkat. The singers performed most of the chants in English; some hymns were sung in Church Slavonic. Divine services in foreign languages at the St. Petersburg Theological Academy are planned to be held regularly, at least once a month.