On March 28, the Feast of the Laudation of the Most Holy Theotokos (Akathist Saturday), Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the mission in the village of Lawigue, Tayabas (Quezon Province). Following the service, a communal meal was held.
On March 28, the Feast of the Laudation of the Most Holy Theotokos (Akathist Saturday), Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the mission in the village of Lawigue, Tayabas (Quezon Province). Following the service, a communal meal was held.
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Entry of Our Lord into Jerusalem. The Festal Divine services at the parishes of the Diocese
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Sacrament of Unction in Manila
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First liturgy
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Dome installed
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Thursday of the Great Canon
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Unction in Ho Chi Minh
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Liturgy in Nha Trang
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