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
Meeting with students
86
On February 17, 2025, in Hanoi, in the assembly hall of the Russian Embassy in Vietnam, a meeting was held between teachers and students of the embassy school and the rector of the parish in honor of Blessed Xenia of St. Petersburg of the Russian Orthodox Church, Hegumen Micah. The […]
Sunday of Prodigal son
107
Divine Liturgy on the Sunday of the Prodigal Son, the afterfeast of the Meeting of the Lord, at the parish of Blessed Xenia of Petersburg in Hanoi, Vietnam. The service was celebrated by Abbot Micah (Selyakov), rector of the parish. About 50 people gathered for joint prayer that day. After […]
Meeting of the Lord
81
On the day of the Feast of the Meeting of the Lord, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the Holy Resurrection Parish in the city of General Santos in the Philippines.
New church in the Philippines
154
On February 12, Diocesan Secretary Hieromonk Korniliy (Molev) visited the construction site of the mountain church of the Prophet Elijah in the village of Magulo in the Philippines. The old bamboo hut has fallen into disrepair, and the community needs a new building. A new project for a prefabricated […]
Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee
145
Divine Liturgy on the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee and the day of remembrance of the Synaxis of New Martyrs and Confessors of the Russian Church, in the Church of Blessed Matrona of Moscow in Davao City, Mindanao Island, Philippines.
Liturgy in Banate
147
On Saturday of the 33rd week after Pentecost, on the day of the transfer of the relics of John Chrysostom, in the Church of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos in Banate in the Philippines, believers prayed at the Divine Liturgy. The service was conducted by Priest Joachim Gonzalez.
Feast of St Xenia
164
The parish of St Blessed Xenia of Petersburg in the capital of Vietnam celebrated its patronal feast day On February 2, the 32nd Sunday after Pentecost, the parish in honor of Blessed Xenia of Petersburg in the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi, celebrated its patronal feast day on the eve of […]
Liturgy in Lambayong
151
On February 2, the 32nd Sunday after Pentecost, the day of remembrance of St. Euthymius the Great, the Divine Liturgy was held at the Church of the Holy Martyr Ignatius the God-Bearer in Lambayong (Sultan Kudarat Province) in the Philippines. The service was conducted by the rector of the […]
Liturgy in Manila
168
Sunday at the Church of the Iveron Icon of the Mother of God in Manila, the capital of the Philippines. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by Priest David Grubbs.
Feast of St Nina
169
The community in honor of Equal-to-the-Apostles Nina in Kinabalan (Philippines) celebrated its patronal feast day On January 27, the day of remembrance of Equal-to-the-Apostles Nina, the enlightener of Georgia, the community in honor of Saint Nina in Santo Nino, Kinabalan (Philippines) celebrated its patronal feast day. The secretary of […]