On June 22, 2023, the secretary of the Philippine-Vietnamese Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church – hieromonk Korniliy (Molev) visited the ongoing construction of the church in honor of Saint Thomas the Apostle in Kinabalan, Sarangani. In his visit, he thanked the workers for finishing the first floor of the church building and he also gave instructions for future work.
Meeting with students
On June 14, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Metropolitan Pavel of Manila and Hanoi met with students of the Philippine-Vietnamese diocese who are studying at the St. Petersburg Theological Academy. Metropolitan Pavel talked to the students about pastoral ministry and shared his experience.
Anniversary of ordination
Congratulations on the Day of Episcopal consecration to Metropolitan Pavel of Manila and Hanoi
Your Eminence, dear Vladyka! Congratulations on the 12th anniversary of your Episcopal consecration! Having accepted the care of the Philippine-Vietnamese Diocese, you strive in this God-saved lot to enlighten people with “the knowledge of the glory of God” (2 Corinthians 4:6). “Lord, You know, for I love You” (John 21:16) — this is the ancient testimony of the disciples of Christ, who strive to serve the incarnate Word sacrificially and selflessly. The greatest sign of this love is episcopal service, service to God and to everyone, even the smallest child of the verbal flock entrusted by Christ. Today is the day on which you brought the words of your love to Christ, in the image of the apostle Peter, and heard the good answer of the Lord: “Feed my sheep” (John 21:15-16). Taking care of the entrusted flock is a great blessing and the greatest responsibility, a joyful service, and sometimes an unbearable test. On this special day, we cordially congratulate you on the day of your personal Pentecost and prayerfully wish that the Giver of all good things, the Lord, “who blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in heaven” (Eph. 1:4), would send you His all-powerful help and bless your further archpastoral ministry for the benefit of the Holy Church and the people of God with health and well-being.
Day of Pushkin
Festive events dedicated to the great Russian poet Alexander Pushkin’s birthday (June 6) and the Day of the Russian Language were held in Mehan Park of Manila on June 7. These events are not taking place for the first time: last year, the Russian Federation presented the Republic of the Philippines with a monument to the poet, which was installed in Mehan Park. The event is organized jointly by the Russian Embassy in the Philippines and the Manila City Hall. Officials of both states took part in it: Russian Ambassador M. Pavlov, Senator A. Pimentel, representatives of the city halls of Manila and Moscow, as well as public organizations and the Russian Orthodox Church. Filipinos, former students of Soviet universities, and other lovers of Russian culture came to honor the memory of the great poet, the father of the modern Russian language.
Descent of the Holy Spirit
Celebration in Tagaytay
Feast of Church
Liturgy in General Santos
Happy Pentecost!
Divine worship in Vietnam
Feast of church
Patronal feast of the parish of St Isidore of Rostov in Alabel, Mindanao
Memory of the enlighteners of Slavs
May 24 is the feast of St. Cyril and Methodius, the enlighteners of the Slavs. It is also the namesday of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia. The clergy and flock of the Philippine-Vietnamese Diocese warmly congratulate the Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church and constantly pray for his health for many years.
On May 25, at the parish in Vung Tau, a meeting was held with the youngest parishioners on the theme “Saints Cyril and Methodius. Enlightenment of the Slavs”.
С воскресным днём
С воскресным днём, дорогие братья и сестры!📍Приход блаженной Матроны Московской в городе Давао, остров Минданао, Филиппины
