Sunday in Nha Trang

August 2, 2026 / August 2, 2026 by Иером. Алексий

On August 2, 2026, the 9th Sunday after Pentecost, the feast day of the Holy Prophet Elijah, Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the house church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in Nha Trang, Vietnam.

On this Sunday, over fifty people gathered for communal prayer.

Following the service, the faithful continued fellowship in a warm parish atmosphere.

The house church in Nha Trang continues to unite Orthodox Christians living and temporarily residing in the city, becoming a place of common prayer and spiritual support.

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