On May 12, an action “Immortal Regiment” was held on the islands of Panglao and Bohol, dedicated to the 78th anniversary of the Great Victory. It was attended by compatriots living on these islands and on the neighboring island of Cebu, representatives of the Russian Embassy in the Philippines and representatives of the Bohol Island administration. After the rally on the islands, on the central square of Tagbilaran city, the Secretary of the Philippine-Vietnamese Diocese, Hieromonk Korniliy (Molev), and the dean of the Manila District, Hieromonk Alexei (Lapshin), celebrated a thanksgiving prayer service on Victory Day over Fascism, after which representatives of the Russian Embassy and the local administration made a speech. The participants honoured the memory of their ancestors, whose feat of self-sacrifice changed God’s wrath for mercy, and deserved the Victory granted on Easter.
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Construction of St. Elijah’s church
In the mountain village of Magulo, the construction of the temple in the name of the prophet of God Elijah continues. On May 21, the secretary of the Philippine-Vietnamese diocese, Hieromonk Korniliy (Molev), visited the construction site and gave instructions on further work. At the moment, the installation of the rafter system has begun. The […]
Feast of Slavic culture
On May 23, a ceremonial event was held at the Russian House in Hanoi, dedicated to the Day of Slavic Literature and Culture. Among the participants were the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Russia to Vietnam, the Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus, a cleric of the Philippine-Vietnamese Diocese, Hegumen Micah (Selyakov), and the director […]
Feast of St Nicholas
On May 22, the feast of the transfer of the relics of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, the St. Nicholas Parish in the city of Kayupu (General-Santos Deanery) in the Philippines celebrated its patronal feast. The Divine Liturgy was led by the secretary of the diocese, Hieromonk Korniliy (Molev). He was assisted by the dean of […]
Youth camp
From May 19 to 25, the Philippines-Vietnam Diocese is holding a camp for Orthodox youth. The event brings together young people and teenagers from different parts of the island of Mindanao. The children will participate in church services, study the basics of the Orthodox faith, and will be able to ask priests questions. In addition, […]
Sunday of the Samaritan woman
5th Sunday after Easter, of the Samaritan woman, in the parishes in Manila and General Santos
Baptism on Samal Island
On May 14, on the Feast of Mid-Pentecost, the Sacrament of Baptism took place at the Missionary Center of Blessed Matrona of Moscow in Davao (Philippines). After the Divine Liturgy, the cleric of the diocese, Hieromonk John (Gondayao), and parishioners went to Samal Island to perform the traditional triple immersion in the waters of the […]
Sunday of the paralytic
Divine Liturgy on the 4th Sunday after Easter, of the paralytic, in the Church of the Iveron Icon of the Mother of God in Manila, the capital of the Republic of the Philippines.
День Победы на о. Панглао
On May 10, on Panglao Island, in the church under construction in honor of the icon of the Mother of God “Quick to Hear”, a thanksgiving service for the Victory in the Great Patriotic War was held, in which the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Russia to the Philippines M.I. Pavlov, employees of the Embassy […]
Victory Day in Cebu
On May 9, the second largest city in the Philippines, Cebu, hosted events to mark the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory. The event was attended by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Russia to the Philippines M.I. Pavlov, Honorary Consul A. Garcia, compatriots and Filipino guests. The Dean of the Manila Deanery of the […]
Reception on Victory Day
On May 6, in anticipation of the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory, a ceremonial reception was held by the Russian Embassy in Vietnam with the participation of Vice Prime Minister of the Government of Vietnam Tran Hong Ha. At the reception, with the blessing of Metropolitan Pavel of Manila and Hanoi, the clergy of […]
Antipascha
Divine Liturgy in the church of Resurrection of Christ in General Santos city on the 2nd Sunday after Easter (Thomas’ Sunday, or Antipascha)