On the 28th Sunday after Pentecost, Metropolitan Pavel of Manila and Hanoi performed the deacon’s ordination of a Filipino student of the St. Petersburg Theological Academy
On January 5, 2025, on the 28th Sunday after Pentecost, before the Nativity of Christ, of the holy fathers, Metropolitan Pavel of Manila and Hanoi, Administrator of the Philippines-Vietnam Diocese, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Resurrection Cathedral in Khanty-Mansiysk.
During the Liturgy, Metropolitan Pavel performed the deacon’s ordination of a Filipino student of the St. Petersburg Theological Academy, Subdeacon Stefan Bingkal.
After the service, the archpastor congratulated Deacon Stefan on the day of his ordination:
“I would like to especially congratulate Deacon Stefan today, so that you, like the first Archdeacon Stefan, would be a servant of the true faith for the Philippine land, enlightening your brothers and sisters. God’s help, God’s blessing on your further service!”
We heartily congratulate Father Stefan on his ordination!
