Beloved Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, The grace and infinite mercy of God has blessed us to celebrate God’s descent to earth this year as well, during which “the Word became flesh and dwelt in us.” (John 1:14) Human pride, which had brought humanity to despair, forced the Messiah...
- Dec2020
Christmas Message 2020
December 24, 2020
PATRIARCHAL PROCLAMATION FOR CHRISTMAS 2020
December 22, 2020
Prot. No. 751 + 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, MERCY AND PEACE FROM THE SAVIOR CHRIST BORN IN BETHLEHEM * * * Most venerable brothers in Christ...
CHRISTMAS Thursday 12/24/2020 9:00-10:30 am Reading of the Great Hours 5:00- 7:30 pm 9th Hour and Great Vespers and St. Basil’s Divine Liturgy Friday 12/25/2020 8:45-10:00 am Christmas Matins 10:00-11:30 am St. John Chrysostom’s Divine Liturgy...
The Celebration of the Feast of St. Nicholas in Seoul
December 18, 2020
Despite the fact that we are still facing problems from COVID-19, with the help of God and the intercessions of St. Nicholas, the feast of his memory was celebrated again this year at the Cathedral of St. Nicholas in Seoul. On Saturday, December 5, the Metropolitan of Korea Ambrosios, presided...
Visit of the Slavophones to the Holy Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Lord in Gapyong
December 1, 2020
On Sunday, November 15, 2020, approximately 40 Slavonic faithful accompanied by Rev. Fr. Roman Kavchak visited the Holy Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Savior in Ga-Pyong. They attended the Service of Matins and the Divine Liturgy, celebrated by His Eminence Metropolitan Sotirios assisted by Fr. Roman. Following the Divine Liturgy, a meal...
- Nov2020
Retreat for Students in the Parish of St. Dionysios in Ulsan
November 26, 2020
The relaxation of measures of COVID-19 allowed a two-day retreat program to take place on the weekend of November 14 and 15, 2020 in the parish of St. Dionysios of Aegina in the city of Ulsan. The program was attended by a total of 17 students: 14 students of all...
The Mayor of Mapo-gu Office visited our St. Nicholas Cathedral in Seoul
November 23, 2020
On Saturday, October 24th, 2020, Yoo Dong-Gyun, Mayor of Mapo-gu and Cho Young-Deok, President of Mapo-gu Council visited St. Nicholas Cathedral accompanied by a number of officials serving in the Mapo-gu Office. The Mapo-gu Office currently operates its own program to present and promote the valuable and attractive sites within...
A Two-Day Retreat for Sunday School Students in Jeonju
November 12, 2020
On the weekend of November 7 and 8, 2020, a two-day catechism retreat for Sunday school students took place in our parish of the Dormition of the Theotokos in the city of Jeonju. The main topic of the two-day discussion was: “Our freedom in Christ“. The program began on Saturday...
The Sacrament of Baptism at St. Maxim’s Chapel
November 12, 2020
On Saturday October 24th, 2020 the Sacrament of Holy Baptism took place at the Chapel of St. Maxim the Greek. Aura Andrei, daughter of Basil Andrei (Romanian father) and Zaya Chcindozn (Mongolian mother) received the Holy Sacrament of Baptism and Chrismation, officiated by Rev. Fr. Antonios Lim. We extend...
- Oct2020
The Wedding Ceremony of Dionysios Kwon and Katerina Park in Seoul
October 19, 2020
On Saturday, September 26, 2020, the Korean Orthodox faithful had the great joy of attending the Sacrament of Marriage between Dionysios Kwon and Katerina Park at St. Nicholas Cathedral in Seoul. The Sacrament was performed by Metropolitan Ambrosios with the participation of the Presbyters Fr. Romanos Kavchak and Fr. Antonios...
