On November 6–7, Hieromonk John (Gondayao), rector of the Church of the Iveron Icon of the Mother of God in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, visited a community in the province of Camarines Norte.
Оn the first day of his visit, the priest met with the faithful and blessed their homes, a vehicle, and a farm.
The following day—St. Demetrius Saturday—Father John celebrated the Divine Liturgy.
Following the Liturgy, a communal meal was held.
Afterward, the priest and the faithful visited a local cemetery, where he served a memorial litya (panikhida) at the grave of an Orthodox Christian.
