On Friday, September 27, 2024, at the Hall of Myeongdong Cathedral, the Orthodox Metropolis of Korea and Exarchate of Japan, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of its establishment by the Ecumenical Patriarchate (2004-2024), co-organized with the Catholic Bishop’s Conference of Korea (CBCK) and the National Council of Churches...
- Sep2024
The Holy Synaxis of the Hierarchy of the Ecumenical Throne has concluded
September 29, 2024
At the invitation and under the chairmanship of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the 10th Assembly of the Venerable Hierarchy of the Ecumenical Throne, with the participation of the Hierarchs of the Autonomous Churches of Finland and Estonia under his canonical protection, was convened in Constantinople from September 1 to 3. The...
Symposium: “AI from a Christian Point of View: Servant or Overlord?” Press Release
September 9, 2024
The Orthodox Metropolis of Korea (H.E. Metropolitan Ambrosios Cho Sung-am), together with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Korea (CBCK, Presiding H.E. Metropolitan Matthias Rl long-hoon) and the National Council of Churches in Korea (NCCK, President Rev. Pastor Yoon Chang-seop, General Secretary Rev. Pastor Kim Jong Seng), will hold a symposium...
- Aug2024
On Saturday, August 24, 2024, the Sacrament of Baptism and Chrismation of Paul (son of George Kamenos and Maria Bae) was officiated by Fr. Hilarion Jeong at the Holy Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos in Jeonju. We wish that the grace of our Lord and intercessions of...
Prot. No. 481 † B A R T H O L O M E W BY GOD’S MERCY ARCHBISHOP OF CONSTANTINOPLE-NEW ROME AND ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH TO THE PLENITUDE OF THE CHURCH GRACE, PEACE AND MERCY FROM THE MAKER OF ALL CREATION OUR LORD GOD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST *...
The Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos in Jeonju
August 18, 2024
On Wednesday, August 14, the parish of the Dormition of the Theotokos in Jeonju City celebrated the feast of the Mother of God with the services of the solemn Great Vespers and Artoklasia, presided over by Metropolitan Ambrosios of Korea and Exarch of Japan, the priest of the church, Fr....
Camping Program (Retreat) in Jeonju
August 13, 2024
On Monday, August 5-6, 2024, a retreat was held for the students of the Sunday School of the Parish of Dormition of the Theotokos in Jeonju City on the theme “The Christian Word”. The program included worship meetings, lectures and fun activities such as skating and water play. On the...
On Monday, August 5, 2024, the Great Vespers of the feast of the Transfiguration of the Savior with Artoklasia was celebrated at the monastery by Protopresbyter Father Anthony Woo. The following morning was presided over by the Metropolitan of Korea and the Exarch of Japan Ambrosios and with the...
Conclusion of the 2024 Summer Camp Program
August 12, 2024
From August 1 to 6, 2024, the last summer camping session of the Orthodox Metropolis of Korea and the Exarchate of Japan took place at the camping facilities of St. Boris Parish in Chuncheon with elementary school students. The biblical themes and discussions during this camp session also revolved around Philip’s...
Middle and High School summer camping period
August 4, 2024
On Thursday, August 1, 2024, with God’s help, the camping season for Middle and High School students ended and the third and final session for this summer for Elementary School students began, which will last until August 6. The general theme of “come and see” with analyses of its...