Exactly 3 months ago, the construction of the church in honor of the icon of the Mother of God “Quick to Hear” started on the island of Panglao, Bohol. During this time, the foundation has been poured, the reinforced concrete frame of the first level has been built, and the construction of the walls has begun. The beginning of services is planned for this winter. This will be the first church in the diocese designed in the “Russian” style, and the first church of the Russian Orthodox Church in the central part of the Philippines (Visayas islands). Currently, there are permanent parishes in the northern part (Luzon island) and in the southern part (Mindanao island). Panglao island is the most popular among Russian compatriots due to its low cost, good beaches and infrastructure. There are many attractions here, and the international airport is located 5 minutes from the sea. It is convenient to get here from the two largest cities – Manila and Cebu. Those living in these megalopolises will have the opportunity to combine visiting the church on holidays with a vacation on one of the best islands in the Philippines.
Parish News
Theophany
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On January 19, the feast of the Holy Theophany – the Baptism of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ, at the parish of Blessed Matrona of Moscow in Davao (Philippines), the secretary of the diocese and the rector of the parish, Hieromonk Cornelius (Molev), together with Deacons Dimitri Kahilig […]
Baptism of our Lord in Hanoi
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Feast of the Baptism of the Lord in Hanoi. The embassy staff, Orthodox Vietnamese, residents and guests of the city came to the Church of Blessed Xenia of Petersburg. The service was in Russian and Vietnamese. After the Great Blessing of Water, a conversation over tea took place about the […]
The Lord is my Enlightenment!!
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Feast of the Theophany at the parish of the Iveron Icon of the Mother of God in Manila. At the end of the service, the sacrament of the Baptism of the infant Platon was performed. According to tradition, on this day the parishioners leave for the great blessing of the […]
Christmas in Ho Chi Minh
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On Saturday, January 11, 2025, a solemn service was held at the Church of the Intercession of the Mother of God in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam — the first Divine Liturgy of the new year, during the celebration of the Nativity of Christ. All believers joyfully gathered to pray […]
Рождество в Давао
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On the night of January 6-7, on the feast of the Nativity of Christ, at the parish of Blessed Matrona of Moscow in Davao (Philippines), the secretary of the diocese, Hieromonk Korniliy (Molev), in the service of Deacon Luka Tababa, celebrated a series of Christmas services – Great Compline, Matins, […]
Baptism of a Vietnamese
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A remarkable event took place in Hanoi, Vietnam: a brother in Christ was spiritually born, a Vietnamese by nationality, named in baptism in honor of the Apostle Paul. May God grant him strength and strong faith, love for God and people, to always follow the Born Christ!
Liturgy in the new year night
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The Philippines celebrated the Liturgy on New Year’s Eve for the first time Newly ordained deacons continue to undergo liturgical practice at the missionary center of Blessed Matrona of Moscow in Davao (Philippines), and serve daily at the Divine Liturgy. On New Year’s Eve, according to Filipino superstition, many people […]
Благословен венец лета…
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A New Year’s prayer service was held in Vung Tau (Vietnam). On December 30, on the eve of the New Year, in the Kazan Church in Vung Tau, Priest Evgeny Tsukalo, held a traditional prayer service for the New Year. The believers prayerfully thanked the Lord for all the events […]