Archpastoral ministry
January 9, 2026 / January 9, 2026 by Антоний
Congratulations to Metropolitan Pavel on his 70th birthday from the clergy and laity of the Philippine-Vietnamese Diocese Your Eminence! Dear Bishop and Father! On behalf of the clergy and flock of the Philippine-Vietnamese Diocese, we heartily congratulate you on your anniversary! Almost from the very beginning of your priestly ministry, the Lord, by special Providence, […]
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January 6, 2026 / January 6, 2026 by Антоний
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE OF METROPOLITAN PAUL OF MANILA AND HANOI TO THE CLERGY AND FAITHFUL OF THE PHILIPPINE–VIETNAMESE DIOCESE “I behold a strange and most glorious mystery: Heaven — the cave; the Cherubic Throne — the Virgin; the manger — the dwelling place, in which Christ God, whom nothing can contain, has lain; Whom we praise […]
Nativity Message by His Holiness Kirill, Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus’, to the Archpastors, Pastors, Deacons, Monks and Nuns and All the Faithful Children of the Russian Orthodox Church Beloved in the Lord archpastors, all-honourable presbyters and deacons, God-loving monks and nuns, dear brothers and sisters: Please accept my heartfelt congratulations to you all […]
December 12, 2025 / December 12, 2025 by Антоний
On December 12, Metropolitan Pavel of Manila and Hanoi met with Igor Garlit Bailen, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of the Philippines to the Russian Federation. The meeting took place at the Philippine Embassy in Moscow. During the conversation, the parties discussed the presence of the Russian Orthodox Church in the Philippines and […]
December 4, 2025 / December 4, 2025 by Антоний
November 28, 2025 / November 28, 2025 by Антоний
From November 18 to 28, Metropolitan Pavel of Manila and Hanoi, Administrator of the Diocese of the Philippines and Vietnam, visited the Republic of the Philippines. On November 19, Metropolitan Pavel celebrated a prayer service at the Church of the Nativity of Christ in Tagaytay City. The following day, he celebrated a thanksgiving service at […]
November 27, 2025 / November 27, 2025 by Антоний
On November 27, Metropolitan Pavel of Manila and Hanoi, Administrator of the Diocese of the Philippines and Vietnam, celebrated a prayer service at the Church of Blessed Matrona of Moscow in Davao, Philippines. Following the service, the archpastor addressed those gathered: “Dear brothers and sisters! I thank everyone for the shared prayers we offered during […]
On November 27, Metropolitan Pavel of Manila and Hanoi, Administrator of the Diocese of the Philippines and Vietnam, celebrated a prayer service at the church under construction in honor of the Apostle Thomas in the village of Kinabalan on the island of Mindanao, Philippines. His Eminence was assisted by Hieromonk Korniliy (Molev), Secretary of the […]
On November 26, the Diocesan Assembly of the Clergy of the Diocese of the Philippines and Vietnam was held at the Church of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos in the Municipality of Arakan, Cotabato Province, Philippines, under the chairmanship of Metropolitan Pavel of Manila and Hanoi, Administrator of the Diocese. During the assembly, […]
November 26, 2025 / November 26, 2025 by Антоний
On November 26, the feast day of St. John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, Metropolitan Pavel of Manila and Hanoi, Administrator of the Diocese of the Philippines and Vietnam, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Church of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos in Arakan, Cotabato Province, Philippines. His Eminence was assisted by Hieromonk Korniliy […]