Today, the Catholic Philippines celebrate Easter. But today, the Jews also celebrate their Easter (the exodus from the Egyptian captivity). The Orthodox Church does not celebrate Easter together with the Jews, since the Resurrection of Christ was after the Jewish Old Testament Passover. In our calendar, today is the middle of Lent, and we remember the Cross of the Lord- “a temptation for the Jews, a madness for the Hellenes” (1 Cor. 1: 23). A temptation, because the crucifixion was an execution for the worst villains but the weapon of death became the weapon of victory over death. Madness, because the Son of God suffered for the people. Suffered for we can be saved and see this His Love for us forever. Love which “never ceases” (1 Cor. 13, 8)
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On May 13, the sacrament of baptism took place at the Blessed Matrona of Moscow Missionary Center in Davao City, Philippines. Hieromonk Korniliy (Molev), Secretary of the Philippine-Vietnamese Diocese and rector of the parish, baptized the Filipino and gave him the name Sergius in honor of St. Sergius of Radonezh. The sacrament was performed in […]
Missionary tour
From April 28 to May 7, Hieromonk Korniliy (Molev), Secretary of the Philippine-Vietnamese Diocese, conducted a missionary tour of northern Mindanao. Mindanao is the second-largest island in the Philippine archipelago, so travel between settlements took approximately eight hours a day. In Manukan (Zamboanga del Norte Province), Father Korniliy inspected the progress of construction of the […]
Victory Day
On May 9-10, commemorative events dedicated to Victory Day were held in Cebu City and Panglao Island. Thanksgiving services were held at parishes of the Russian Orthodox Church after the Divine Liturgy. Diplomats from the Russian Embassy, compatriots living in the Philippines, and Filipino citizens participated in the “St. George’s Ribbon” event at the Russian […]
Baptism in Cebu
Two young men were baptized at parishes in Cebu and Panglao. Congratulations to Raphael and Paisios on their entry into the Church!
St George’s Day
On May 6, the feast day of the Holy Great Martyr George the Victorious, Mid-Pentecost, the patronal feast was celebrated at St. George’s Parish in Lake Sebu, Mindanao. Priests Roman Buniel and Kirill Buniel led the solemn service.
4th Sunday of Easter
4th Sunday of Easter at the parishes of the Diocese. Panglao and Mindanao islands: General Santos city, Kiamba and Manukan (Zamboanga del Norte)
Liturgy in Cagayan de Oro
On May 2, in the city of Cagayan de Oro (northern Mindanao Island), the secretary of the Philippine-Vietnamese Diocese, Hieromonk Korniliy Molev, celebrated the Divine Liturgy for the Orthodox Christians living in this city.
Sunday in Tagaytay
Divine Liturgy on the 4th Sunday of Pascha in Tagaytay, Nativity of Christ parish
Charity lunches
Every week, volunteers from the diocesan Department of Charity and Social Services organize charity lunches for children from poor families living in the Tagaytay area. The meals include porridge fortified with vitamins and minerals.
Baptism in Vietnam
Last week, two girls were baptized at the Intercession Parish in Ho Chi Minh City and the Kazan Parish in Vung Tau, Vietnam. The newly baptized children were named Stefania and Marina. The baptisms were performed by Priest Stanislav Rasputin, rector of the parishes.
Liturgy in Pangasinan
On May 2, Hieromonk John (Gondayao) celebrated the Divine Liturgy in Pangasinan in memory of Blessed Matrona of Moscow. Following the service, a meal and a catechism lesson were held.