Articles and sermons
April 10, 2020 / April 10, 2020 by Антоний
In the famous parable the rich man in the hell begged to send Lazarus from Paradise to his alive relatives to warn them about the consequences of a sinful life, but he was denied for such a reason: if they believe neither Scriptures nor the prophets, they will not believe the one who has risen […]
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Archpastoral ministry
April 8, 2020 / April 8, 2020 by Антоний
At this difficult time, when the governmental authorities are taking all possible measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus infection, I call upon the hierarchs, clergy, monastics and laypeople to intensify your prayer to the Lord for the deliverance of people from the harmful epidemic, and I call upon the arhpastors and pastors to […]
April 7, 2020 / April 19, 2020 by Антоний
It is believed that the main holiday of the Most Holy Theotokos is the Dormition. But it is for reason that the Holy Church sings at the Annunciation: “Today is the beginning of our salvation!” And the whole life of our Lady is for this day. “The Word became a human being” is about today’s […]
April 5, 2020 / April 6, 2020 by Антоний
During the coronavirus pandemic the Church has to make innovative decisions in order to comply with the instructions of the authorities, to protect not only the physical life and health of people, but also the spiritual one. Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk, head of the Department for external Church relations of the Moscow Patriarchate, told RIA […]
April 5, 2020 / April 19, 2020 by Антоний
“The Standing of Mary of Egypt” on last Thursday is the culmination of Lent. In the Church for two months now, we have been taught examples of piety: the repentance of publicans and fornicators, icon worship and hesychasm. Like the Tree of life in the middle of Paradise, the Cross of the Lord is brought […]
Parish News
March 22, 2020 / April 19, 2020 by Антоний
The Lord wants real repentance and sincere prayer from us. “My soul! The end is coming”, sung in the Canon of St Andrew of Crete. Unfortunately, we only wake up in times of great danger. That’s why sorrows are allowed. They are not always a punishment for sins, because the righteous also suffer. But suffering […]
March 22, 2020 / March 25, 2020 by Антоний
President of the Philippines R. Duterte declared the next week a Week of National Prayer for deliverance from the coronavirus infection. His Holiness Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill approved prayer requests in connection with the threat of spreading coronavirus infection. Petitions will be offered at the Divine Liturgy in all the churches of […]
Archpastoral ministry Articles and sermons
March 18, 2020 / March 23, 2020 by Антоний
The document was approved by the decision of the Holy Synod of March 17, 2020 (journal # 30). For the sake of pastoral care of people, as well as in response to the request of the sanitary authorities, while maintaining a firm faith in God’s good Providence and in Divine omnipotence, the following rules are […]
March 17, 2020 / March 17, 2020 by Антоний
The document was adopted at the meeting of the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church on March 11, 2020.The Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church is concerned about the spread of coronavirus infection in the world and its consequences for millions of people, many of whom are not only facing the threat of […]
March 16, 2020 / March 16, 2020 by Антоний
During the second week of Lent, Saturday and Sunday services were held in parishes in Ho Chi Minh city (Vietnam), Manila, Tagaytay, and Mindanao in General Santos, Kyamba and Cayupo. The parishes of GenSan and Tagaytay also held Lenten services with the Liturgy of the Presanctified gifts. General Santos hosted a meeting of the Sisterhood […]
