+ 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: May the Grace, Peace and Mercy of Christ Risen in Glory be with you All Dear venerable Hierarchs and beloved brothers...
- Apr2018
Patriarchal Encyclical For Holy Pascha 2018
April 10, 2018
Group Baptisms at the Korean Orthodox Metropolis
April 10, 2018
Before Easter, with the help of God and after a long preparation, several of our brothers in the various parishes of the Orthodox Metropolis of Korea became members of our Holy Church through the Sacrament of holy Baptism and Chrismation. The group baptisms were performed during baptismal Divine Liturgies, according to the...
Easter Message 2018
April 2, 2018
Pascha is the present Feast; A mystical Pascha, A sacred Pascha; A redemptive Pascha; Pascha that transfers us to immortal life; Pascha that dissolves away every sorrow; Pascha that gave joyous grace to the disciples; And so, Thomas cried out: You are my Lord and my God, Who pillaged the...
- Mar2018
Schedule of Holy Week & Easter Services April 2018
March 30, 2018
ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE ORTHODOX METROPOLIS OF KOREA ST. NICHOLAS ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL – SEOUL SCHEDULE OF HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SERVICES April 2018 Palm Sunday April 1rst 8:45-11:30 a.m. Matins and Divine Liturgy. 2:00 p.m. Service of Bridegroom. Holy Monday April 2nd 6:00 p.m. Service...
18-3-17 Visit of H.E Ambrosis to the Parish of the Dormition of the Theotokos in Jeonju
March 22, 2018
On the weekend of March17 and 18 2018, Metropolitan Ambrose, accompanied by Deacon Johan Park visited our Parish of the Dormition of the Theotokos in Jeonju for the Saturday Vespers, the Matins and the Divine Liturgy of the Fourth Sunday of Lent. In his sermon he stressed that we should...
Meeting of Altar-boys of Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Seoul
March 17, 2018
On Saturday, March 3, 2018, a meeting with the Altar-boys of St. Nicholas Cathedral in Seoul took place, involving nine students. The workshop began with the morning Service at the chapel of St. Maximos the Greek. Subsequently, Metropolitan Ambrose and Fr. Anthony Lim spoke on issues concerning the ministry in...
The traditional New Year (Solal) Ceremony in Seoul
March 17, 2018
On Sunday, February 25, 2018, in the Hall of the Missionary Center of the Metropolis, following the Divine Liturgy and the Common Agape meal, the traditional New Year (Solal) ceremony took place. Metropolitan Ambrose, wearing the traditional Korean costume (Hanbok), along with the priests and the Deacon Johannes, offered gifts...
Sunday of Orthodoxy in Korea
March 17, 2018
On Sunday, February 25, 2018, in all the Parishes and Monasteries of the Metropolis, the Sunday of Orthodoxy was celebrated this year, during which the faithful witnessed their faith in the Orthodox teaching of our Church. During the Litany the Faithful and Catechumen carried in procession the holy Icons they...
Participation in the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang 2018
March 17, 2018
On Tuesday, February 20, 2018, representatives of the Orthodox Metropolis of Korea visited the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang. During the visit, they contacted Orthodox and other athletes, with coaches and administrators of the Olympic Games of various countries and were guided to the Olympic Village. Photos
The devout Service of the Vespers of Forgiveness in Seoul
March 17, 2018
On Sunday, February 18, 2018, after the common agape meal, the devout service of Vespers of Forgiveness took place at the Cathedral of St. Nicholas in Seoul, with a huge participation of Koreans, Slavophones as well as English speakers. At the end of the Vespers, the Metropolitan of Korea spoke...