In December 2023, with the blessing of Metropolitan Pavel of Manila and Hanoi, in Kinabalan, Mindanao, the Philippine-Vietnamese Diocese organized an Orthodox youth camp. The program of events included lectures on faith, as well as sports competitions and talent presentations. During the week, the participants expanded their knowledge of the Church, strengthened their ties and camaraderie. On Saturday evening and Sunday morning, the youth participated in divine services, during which they sang, read and helped the clergy. The camp ended with a Divine Liturgy led by the Secretary of the diocese, Hieromonk Korniliy (Molev), who was co-served by Priest Joachim Gonzalez and Deacon Juventinus Bulaqueña. We express our heartfelt gratitude to those who supported the event, especially the parish of St. Thomas the Apostle, Kinabalan, the LGU of Kinabalan and the staff of Salasang Elementary School, which served as the site of the camp.
Parish News
Liturgy in Lambayong
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On February 2, the 32nd Sunday after Pentecost, the day of remembrance of St. Euthymius the Great, the Divine Liturgy was held at the Church of the Holy Martyr Ignatius the God-Bearer in Lambayong (Sultan Kudarat Province) in the Philippines. The service was conducted by the rector of the […]
Liturgy in Manila
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Sunday at the Church of the Iveron Icon of the Mother of God in Manila, the capital of the Philippines. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by Priest David Grubbs.
Feast of St Nina
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The community in honor of Equal-to-the-Apostles Nina in Kinabalan (Philippines) celebrated its patronal feast day On January 27, the day of remembrance of Equal-to-the-Apostles Nina, the enlightener of Georgia, the community in honor of Saint Nina in Santo Nino, Kinabalan (Philippines) celebrated its patronal feast day. The secretary of […]
Sunday in Talas
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Divine Liturgy on the 31st Sunday after Pentecost in Talas, parish of the Holy Theophany
Theophany
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On January 19, the feast of the Holy Theophany – the Baptism of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ, at the parish of Blessed Matrona of Moscow in Davao (Philippines), the secretary of the diocese and the rector of the parish, Hieromonk Cornelius (Molev), together with Deacons Dimitri Kahilig […]
Baptism of our Lord in Hanoi
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Feast of the Baptism of the Lord in Hanoi. The embassy staff, Orthodox Vietnamese, residents and guests of the city came to the Church of Blessed Xenia of Petersburg. The service was in Russian and Vietnamese. After the Great Blessing of Water, a conversation over tea took place about the […]
The Lord is my Enlightenment!!
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Feast of the Theophany at the parish of the Iveron Icon of the Mother of God in Manila. At the end of the service, the sacrament of the Baptism of the infant Platon was performed. According to tradition, on this day the parishioners leave for the great blessing of the […]
Christmas in Ho Chi Minh
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On Saturday, January 11, 2025, a solemn service was held at the Church of the Intercession of the Mother of God in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam — the first Divine Liturgy of the new year, during the celebration of the Nativity of Christ. All believers joyfully gathered to pray […]
