First Liturgy in Mui Ne

November 7, 2026 / November 7, 2026 by Иером. Алексий

On November 7, on the occasion of Demetrius Memorial Saturday, the first Orthodox divine service took place in Mui Ne, Vietnam.

At the invitation of local Orthodox residents, Priest Stanislav Rasputin, rector of the Intercession (Pokrovsky) Parish in Ho Chi Minh City, celebrated the Divine Liturgy.

Following the Liturgy, a prayer service for the blessing of water was held.

After the service, the gathering continued over a shared meal. The day before, the priest had held a discussion with the believers and answered their questions.

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