On June 17, 2024, Metropolitan Pavel of Manila and Hanoi and Dmitry Nikolaevich Chernyshenko, Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation for Digital Economy and Innovation, Communications, Media, Culture, Tourism and Sports, met at the Russian Government House in Moscow. Leonid Eduardovich Slutsky, Chairman of the LDPR Political Party, took part in the meeting. During the conversation, Metropolitan Pavel told Dmitry Nikolaevich and Leonid Eduardovich about church life in the Khanty-Mansiysk autonomous region-Yugra and the Philippine-Vietnamese diocese entrusted to him. During the conversation, an exchange of views took place on a number of issues of mutual interest.
Благотворительная акция
A charity event to help schoolchildren was held at the parish of Archangel Michael in the village of Mahongok, Philippines. Sunday, June 16, at the Archangel Michael Parish in Mahongok Village, Cotabato, Philippines, began with the Divine Liturgy. The divine service was performed by Priest Moses Cahilig, co-served by Deacons Anthony Aranco and Raphael Fragillo. After that, the clergy of the Philippine-Vietnamese Diocese distributed stationery sets for the new school year to students in need. A charity event to collect stationery for children has been held by the diocese for several years.
День России
On June 14, 2024, the Russian Embassy in Manila hosted a state reception on the occasion of the National Day of Russia, which gathered over 200 people – officials, members of the diplomatic corps, representatives of the business circles and media, among others. The event was graced by Hon. Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel, President of the Philippine-Russian Friendship association in the Senate, and H.E. Charles John Brown, Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines. The visiting delegation of the Moscow City Government attended the reception as special guests. In his opening remarks, the Ambassador of Russia, H.E. Marat Pavlov emphasized the recent progress in building mutually beneficial cooperation with the Philippines across a broad range of areas – trade and economy, culture and education, inter-regional and inter-parliamentary ties, people-to-people exchanges. The Guest of honor, Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines Hon. Antonio Morales in his speech confirmed the rich traditions of the Russia-Philippines relations and openness to developing pragmatic collaboration between the two countries. Both speakers underlined the significance of the forthcoming 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2026, which has to be celebrated through various initiatives.
Вознесение
Thus saith the Lord: lo, the day of the Lord will come and His feet will stand on the Mount of Olives on that day in front of Jerusalem on the east … and He will ascent (prophet Zachariah, V century B.C.)
Поздравление митрополита Павла с днём архиерейской хиротонии
Your Eminence, dear Vladyka!
We congratulate you on the anniversary of your personal Pentecost! 13 years ago, you were elected to the high episcopal ministry to be the pastor of pastors. And today it is impossible even to list all your labors in the field of Christ in the Siberian land. But they do not hide a burning candle, and 5 years ago, by the decision of the Holy Synod, the Lord appointed you to enlighten the distant countries – the Philippines and Vietnam. And we, seeing the good fruits of your deeds here, will exclaim with joy: “Such is the bishop befitting us!” You tirelessly call people to repentance, kindness and salvation not only by word, but also by life, faith, spirit, purity. You set a visible example and a model for your numerous flock.
Your Eminence, dear Vladyka and Father! On this day, we especially pray for you and wish you God’s all-powerful help in your episcopal ministry, joy in the Risen Christ, good health and long life!
IS POLLA ETI DESPOTA!
With filial love in the Lord – clergy, monastics and laity of the Philippine-Vietnamese Diocese.
Прощание с Пасхой
Apodosis of Easter at the parish of St Matrona of Moscow in Davao
Воскресенье в Лейк Себу
On June 9, 2024, on the 6th Sunday of Easter, about the Blind Man, the day of remembrance of the Righteous John Russian, Confessor (1730), Priest Roman Buniel celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Holy Resurrection Parish, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, Philippines.
Крещение в Ханое
On June 8, the baptism of two young Vietnamese with the giving of Orthodox names of Gabriel and Raphael was performed in the church of St. Blessed Xenia of St. Petersburg in Hanoi. As catechumens, they studied Orthodoxy for a whole year, talked with a priest and attended every divine service in the Church of St. Xenia of St. Petersburg. We sincerely congratulate them and wish them a strong Orthodox faith!
День России во Вьетнаме
At the invitation of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Vietnam, the dean of the Vietnamese Deanery of the Philippine-Vietnamese Diocese, Priest Yevgeny Tsukalo and Abbot Mikhei (Selyakov) took part in a state reception on the occasion of Russia Day, held in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. Many of the most important government and commercial structures of Vietnam and Russia participated in the reception. Such events provide an opportunity to expand the circle of acquaintances, communication and missionary activities.
Праздник св. Елены
The Memorial Day of Saints Constantine and Helena on June 3 is the patronal feast of the temple in the village of Little Baguio (Arakan, Mindanao Island), which is depicted above on the main page of this site. Little is English for “small”, unlike the “big” city of Baguio, which is located 200 km north of Manila, also high in the mountains and is considered the summer capital of the Philippines. It is not so hot there in summer, so the summer residence of the President of the Republic of the Philippines is located there.