Archpastoral ministry Articles and sermons Orthodoxy: From Jerusalem to Manila May 27, 2020 / July 8, 2020 by Антоний Orthodoxy (derived from Greek ὀρθοδοξία – correct teaching, correct faith and glorification of God) – the original traditional Christianity founded by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Palestine, was spread throughout the world by his closest disciples – the apostles, together with their successors. This is the faith and the corresponding way of life […] Read more »
Archpastoral ministry Congratulations to the most Holy Patriarch Kirill on his Name Day May 24, 2020 / May 26, 2020 by Антоний Your Holiness! The fullness of the clergy and congregation of the Philippines-Vietnamese diocese brings you sincere congratulations on the occasion of your name Day! Please accept our wishes for good health, prosperity, peace, joy in the Lord and His all-merciful help in the feat of your high and responsible service. In these times of sorrow […] Read more »
Parish News St. Nicolas aid May 23, 2020 / May 23, 2020 by Антоний On St Nicholas day, May 22, Orthodox parish of St Matrona of Moscow organized the distribution of humanitarian aid to the needy families of Barangay Bukan in Davao city. More than seventy poorest families received food packages. Quarantined for more than two months, people in poor neighborhoods, unable to work or grow vegetables, are in […] Read more »
Articles and sermons John the Theologian May 21, 2020 / May 21, 2020 by Антоний The Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian is the youngest of the 12 apostles, but he was the only one remaining with the Saviour during the most difficult time of His suffering. And he was the only one of them whom persecutors failed to kill. His gospel is also special – it speaks most […] Read more »
Parish News on Sunday of Samaritan woman May 17, 2020 / May 17, 2020 by Антоний … let’s greet our Good Samaritans from the Department of Charity and Social Ministry of our diocese, who never tire of helping all those in need in these difficult times. May the giving hands never be empty as charity covers all sins (see Matthew 25: 34-40) Read more »
Parish News Mid-Pentecost May 13, 2020 / May 13, 2020 by Антоний In the middle of the journey from Easter to Pentecost, we begin to prepare for the feast of the descent of the Holy Spirit into the world. The visible symbol of His life-giving grace is water, the basis of organic life. Christ Himself compared It to living water that quenches thirst forever. Therefore, on this […] Read more »
Parish News Covid19 defeated May 12, 2020 / May 14, 2020 by Антоний Inspiring news from our diocese: Vietnam is the first after China to declare victory over Covid19. The country has lifted the quarantine. On Sunday, May 10, after a 2-month break, the Divine Liturgy was held again in the parish of the Intercession of the most Holy Theotokos in Ho Chi Minh city. Priest Eugeny congratulated […] Read more »
Parish News Day of Victory May 9, 2020 / May 9, 2020 by Антоний 75 years have passed since the end of the greatest tragedy of mankind. Thanksgiving prayers and memorial services for 70 million of its victims are held in all parishes of the Russian Orthodox Church. In Ho Chi Minh City, Consul General of the Russian Federation A.V. Popov laid flowers at the memorial to Russian sailors […] Read more »
Parish News Aid distribution May 8, 2020 / May 12, 2020 by Антоний With the blessing of the Patriarchal Exarch of South-East Asia Metropolitan Sergiy the poorest residents of Davao city (Mindanao island) received charitable assistance. Volunteers distributed food packages to the poor and disabled in the city’s slums. Under the conditions of quarantine, many Filipinos found themselves without a source of income, because they do not have […] Read more »
