In the heart of Seoul, where Orthodoxy offers its daily witness of faith, the parish celebrated once again, with particular splendor and reverence, the memory of its patron, St. Nicholas, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia. In the Cathedral of the Korean capital, clergy and faithful gathered to honor the “rule...
- Dec2025
The Feast of St. Nicholas in Seoul
December 9, 2025
The 1,700th Anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council and the Thronal Feast of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
December 7, 2025
From Friday to Sunday, November 28 to November 30, 2025, two major events took place in Nicaea of Bithynia and in Constantinople. First, commemorative events were held on the occasion of the historic 1,700th anniversary of the convocation of the First Ecumenical Council in Nicaea in Bithynia (325 AD). His...
The Feast of Saint Andrew at the Holy Monastery in Yanggu
December 4, 2025
In an atmosphere of deep devotion and spiritual jubilation, the memory of the First-Called Apostle Andrew was honored again this year at his namesake Holy Monastery in Yanggu. The faithful, including catechumens, had the special blessing of traveling there to participate in the Holy Vigil, which was presided over by...
Pastoral Visit to Okinawa and Tokyo, Japan
December 1, 2025
From Friday to Sunday, November 14-16, 2025, His Eminence Metropolitan Ambrosios of Korea and Exarch of Japan conducted a missionary visit to the island of Okinawa and to Tokyo, the capital of Japan. On Friday afternoon, the Metropolitan, together with his associates, visited a building located in a central area...
- Nov2025
From Saturday to Monday (8-10/11/2025), a group of volunteers from Korea, Russia and Greece, members of the parish of the Cathedral Church of Saint Nicholas in Seoul, visited the men’s Holy Monastery of Saint Andrew in Yanggu. They worked diligently in preparation for the upcoming feast of Saint Andrew the...
“Orthodox Day”
November 13, 2025
On Saturday, November 8, 2025, Professor Seo Won-Mo, along with his students from the Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary, visited the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas in Seoul as part of an educational program introducing the Orthodox Church, titled “Orthodox Day.” In his sermon during the Divine Liturgy, Metropolitan Ambrosios of...
On Thursday, 6 November 2025, the Korea Theological Seminary (Lecture Hall, Cheon-An City) hosted a grand theological conference to mark the 1700th anniversary of the convocation of the First Ecumenical Council. The general theme was: “The Nicene Creed: Our Confession”. The speakers, in the order of their presentations, were: His...
The liturgical book “Parakletike” in the Korean language
November 6, 2025
Recently, the translation of the liturgical book “Parakletike” into the Korean language was completed by the Korean Gregory Park No-Yang after many years of work. The same person has previously translated the books “Triodion” and “Pentecostarion.” As is well known, the “Parakletike” holds a most central position in the annual...
Visit of the Civil Governor of Mount Athos to Seoul
November 4, 2025
On Friday, November 31, 2025, His Excellency the former Minister of Hellenic National Defense and current Civil Governor of Mount Athos, Mr. Alkiviadis Stefanis, visited the Orthodox Metropolis of Korea, accompanied by his esteemed wife, Dr. Mrs. Eupraxia Paschalidou, Secretary General of the International Committee of Military History and representative...
2025 Fall International Food Festival
November 4, 2025
On Sunday, October 19, 2025, the “Fall International Food Festival” was held with great success in the courtyard of the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas in Seoul. Many faithful from various countries lovingly shared the delicious dishes they prepared with care, enjoying the beautiful autumn day. The large crowd of visitors,...