The Secretary of the Philippine-Vietnamese Diocese, Hieromonk Korniliy (Molev) and Priest Joachim Gonzalez visited the construction site of the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle in Kinabalan. Despite the difficulties caused by the pandemic and the political situation, construction continues. Piles for the foundation have already been filled in, the slope of the site has been strengthened, concrete preparation has been carried out. Father Korniliy outlined the front of further work, clarifying to local builders, who are participating in the construction of an Orthodox church for the first time, the specifics of their implementation.
Parish News
Feast of St Nina
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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 […]
Sunday in Talas
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Divine Liturgy on the 31st Sunday after Pentecost in Talas, parish of the Holy Theophany
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!