Liturgy on Phu Quoc

Last Sunday, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated on the island of Phu Quoc in Vietnam.The faithful received the Holy Mysteries of Christ, and after the service, priest Evgeny Tsukalo spoke with those gathered at the meal.

Baptism of the Filipinos in Moscow

On September 28, an important joyful event took place in the Church of St. Demetrius of Thessaloniki in Khoroshevo. The Chairman of the Missionary Department of the Moscow Diocese, Priest Dionysius Grishkov, converted 8 citizens of the Philippines to the Orthodox Church. The baptism took place with the support of the rector of the Church of St. Demetrius Priest Dimitri Krutov.The families of the newly baptized are in Russia as labor migrants. Each of them, having faced the difficulties of adapting to new conditions, found the path to God through the Russian Orthodox Church. Members of the Filipino diaspora, also interested in Orthodox culture and doctrine, were present at the sacrament. After the service, the Filipinos organized a meal of national dishes. It is important to note that a deeper acquaintance with Orthodoxy for the guests of the Moscow diocese was organized by the native Filipino George Mumbakki Foronda, a parishioner of the Iveron Church in Manila of the Philippine-Vietnamese Diocese, who has lived in Moscow for many years. George is an active volunteer in the SVO zone, and he is engaged in missionary work. He was a consultant for the film “St. John of Shanghai. Returning Home.” We express special gratitude to George Mumbakki and ask to pray for God’s help in his labors, as well as for all those who were united to the Orthodox Church through him.

Литургия в Маниле

Divine Liturgy on the 13th Sunday after Pentecost, before Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Memory of the Righteous Joakim and Anna, parents of the Most Holy Theotokos. Parish of Iveron icon of the Mother of God in Manila

Крещение на Минданао

On September 18, 2024, the baptism of the servant of God Ruth took place in the Church of the Intercession in Polomolok, South Cotobato, Philippines. The sacrament was performed by priest Roman Buniel in the presence of the spouse of the baptized. We congratulate the newly baptized handmaid of God on this joyful event.

Рождество Пресвятой Богородицы

In Nha Trang, at the parish in honor of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, parishioners and guests of the city came to the feast of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos. 42 people confessed and received the Holy Mysteries of Christ. After the service they talked about the significance of the holiday for our salvation! May this blessed day illuminate your path with rays of hope and faith, fill your heart with warmth. May the Mother of God protect you, granting you strength and wisdom to overcome any life’s trials and be the one who illuminates your path to perfection, to truth and a righteous life!