The Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem is the triumph of the Savior’s earthly life. They want to make him King, because He can Make Israel Great Again. So that they would not obey to the Romans but they would be paid tribute by the barbarians, as in the times a thousand years before. And that it would be good for everyone in Israel. But it is impossible to build happiness on neighbor’s grief, and instead of seizing power, Christ continues to teach: “Pay to Caesar that is Caesar’s and to God that is God’s”, and “Love your neighbor”. And we know that in a few days the Son of God will be betrayed, tortured, and crucified by His people. And no one will stand up for Him. Such is the gratitude of Israel for that the Lord healed his children of diseases. For freeing him from the bondage of Egypt and Babylon. He would have freed them from the Roman one as well, but He came to free us from the bondage of death.And in the coming days, called the Great Days, we will once again watch with awe the realization of the Divine plan for our salvation. Holy Week is the culmination of Christianity and human history. Yes, the creation of the world was also the greatest event and miracle, but this is hardly mentioned in the church calendar. Because it was easier for God to create the universe than to guide us to the right path, for which He had to taste death. The trillions of stars in the sky do not obscure His main creation for Him; the life of each of us matters to Him! As well as the prayer of each of us.
Parish News
In Vietnam, in Hanoi, at the parish of Blessed Xenia of Petersburg, on October 5, two young Vietnamese were baptized. Congratulations to the newly baptized Justinian and Sophia on their entry into the family of Orthodox Christians! We wish them firm faith, strong prayer, and strength to always faithfully follow […]
Last Sunday, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated on the island of Phu Quoc in Vietnam.The faithful received the Holy Mysteries of Christ, and after the service, priest Evgeny Tsukalo spoke with those gathered at the meal.
Divine Liturgy on the 13th Sunday after Pentecost, before Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Memory of the Righteous Joakim and Anna, parents of the Most Holy Theotokos. Parish of Iveron icon of the Mother of God in Manila
September 22, Sunday. Divine Liturgy at St. Nicholas Parish at Lipras Manukan, Zamboanga del Norte, led by priest Juventinus Bulaqueña.
The parish of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God in Vung Tau, Vietnam, celebrated the feast of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos with the statutory services.
We magnify Thee, O Most Holy Virgin, and we honor Thy holy parents, and we glorify Thy all-glorious Nativity! All-night vigil on the eve of the feast of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos at the Holy Resurrection Church in General Santos, Philippines
On September 18, 2024, the baptism of the servant of God Ruth took place in the Church of the Intercession in Polomolok, South Cotobato, Philippines. The sacrament was performed by priest Roman Buniel in the presence of the spouse of the baptized. We congratulate the newly baptized handmaid of God […]
In Nha Trang, at the parish in honor of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, parishioners and guests of the city came to the feast of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos. 42 people confessed and received the Holy Mysteries of Christ. After the service they talked about the significance of […]
Divine Liturgy on the 12th Sunday after Pentecost, on the day of remembrance of the transfer of the relics of the faithful princes Peter, in monasticism David, and princess Fevronia, in monasticism Euphrosyne, of Murom, miracle workers. House Church of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God in Vung […]