Palm Sunday was celebrated in all the parishes of the Orthodox Metropolis of Korea with the numerous presence of Orthodox faithful. Particularly, the presence of the newly-illumined during the divine Liturgy, wearing their baptismal white tunics and holding lit candles, reminded all of us of the day of our won...
- Apr2019
Palm Sunday in Korea
April 26, 2019
2019.4.20. Saturday of Lazarus ; Baptismal Divine Liturgy
April 26, 2019
On Saturday of Lazarus, according to the ancient ecclesiastical order, a baptismal Divine Liturgy was held at the Cathedral of St. Nicholas in Seoul, during which nine of our brothers and sisters became members of the Orthodox Church through the Sacraments of Baptism and Chrism,. Their Baptism took place at...
EASTER MESSAGE 2019
April 20, 2019
Beloved Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, The glorious Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, which we have been blessed to celebrate once again this year, is the greatest gift of God to fallen humanity. The resurrection of Christ took place so that all human beings might be resurrected; so...
PATRIARCHAL ENCYCLICAL FOR HOLY PASCHA
April 20, 2019
Prot. No. 257 X 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 Venerable brothers and beloved...
Schedule for Holy Week and Pascha Palm Sunday, 4/21 8:45 am, Orthros and Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom 2:00 pm, Service of the “Bridegroom” Holy Monday, 4/22 6 pm, Service of the “Bridegroom” Holy Tuesday, 4/23 9 am, Pre-sanctified Divine Liturgy 6 pm, Service of the “Bridegroom” Holy...
Exclusive Commentary to The Orthodox World An interview with His Eminence Metropolitan Ambrosios of Korea Your Eminence, thank you for speaking with me. We were informed by the media that the Moscow Patriarchate has recently established a “Diocese of South and North Korea.” Can you please comment on...
On Saturday April 6, a group of Slavic and Korean faithful of the Orthodox Metropolis of Korea participated in the 2019 Geumcheon Harmony Cherry Blossom Festival for the financial support of the Orthodox Mission in Korea. In the Stand that had the inscription ‘Taste the Russian, Ukrainian & Uzbek Food...
The Feast of the Annunciation in Busan
April 12, 2019
On Saturday March 24, HE Metropolitan Ambrosios of Korea along with Deacon Yohan Park visited our Orthodox Community in Busan for the celebration of the Feast of the Annunciation. On Saturday afternoon, HE Ambrosios officiated the Service of the Great Vespers and Artoklasia (Breaking of the Bread) and delivered a...
The celebration of Sunday of Orthodoxy in Korea
April 12, 2019
On Sunday March 17, the great Feast of Orthodoxy was celebrated in all the Parishes of the Orthodox Metropolis of Korea with the participation of many faithful. On the occasion of this feast, HE Metropolitan Ambrosios of Korea visited on Saturday our Parish of St. Dionysios in Ulsan where he...
- Mar2019
CATECHETICAL HOMILY At the Opening of Holy and Great Lent + BARTHOLOMEWBy God’s mercy Archbishop of Constantinople-New Romeand Ecumenical PatriarchTo the Plenitude of the ChurchMay the Grace and Peace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ be with you Together with our Prayer, Blessing and Forgiveness * * * With...