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On November 2, 2024, St. Dimitriy Parental (Memorial) Saturday, Patriarchal Exarch for Southeast Asia, Metropolitan Sergiy of Singapore and Southeast Asia, celebrated Divine Liturgy and panikhida at the Bishop’s Metochion of St. Vladimir’s Church in Bekasi, Republic of Indonesia. The day before, Metropolitan Sergiy served Matins with Parastas.

His Eminence was co-served by the clergy of the Church of the Apostle Thomas in Jakarta and the clergy of the branch in Bekasi.

Upon the end of the Divine Liturgy, panikhida was served for all the Orthodox Christians who have departed from time immemorial.

At the end of the service, Metropolitan Sergiy thanked all those who came to pray in the church on that day and addressed them with a sermon. Then he gave the faithful his archpastoral blessing.

On August 25, 2024, the 9th Sunday after Pentecost, the Afterfeast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, the Patriarchal Exarch of South-East Asia, Metropolitan Sergiy of Singapore and South-East Asia, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Church of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos in Singapore.

His Eminence was co-served by Bishop Pitirim of Jakarta, vicar of the Diocese of Singapore, and the clergy of the church.

At the end of the service, Metropolitan Sergiy addressed the congregation with a sermon.

Sunday continued with a parish trapeza and conversation in the church courtyard.

On May 8, 2024, a solemn reception dedicated to the 79th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945 was held at the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Singapore.

The event was attended by: employees of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Singapore, representatives of state authorities, members of diplomatic missions, heads of public organizations and compatriots. Among the invited guests, the reception was attended by the Patriarchal Exarch for South-East Asia, Metropolitan Sergiy of Singapore and South-East Asia, and Bishop Pitirim of Jakarta, vicar of the Diocese of Singapore.

The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Singapore, N.R. Kudashev addressed the participants of the event with a welcoming speech.

The memory of the heroes of the Great Patriotic War was honoured with a minute of silence.

A musical performance was prepared for the guests of the event and an exhibition of archival documents and photographs dedicated to the heroes of the war was organized.

On April 28, 2024, the 6th Sunday, the feast of the Lord’s Entry into Jerusalem, the Patriarchal Exarch for South-East Asia, Metropolitan Sergiy of Singapore and South-East Asia, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Church of Archangel Michael in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia.

Concelebrating with His Eminence were the rector of the church, Hegumen Pavel (Khokhlov), and Priest Seraphim Choi.

At the Little Entrance, by decree of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia, for his zealous service to the Church of Christ, on the eve of the feast of Holy Pascha, Hegumen Pavel (Khokhlov) was awarded the right to serve the Divine Liturgy with the Royal Doors open after the Lord’s Prayer…” and the rank of archimandrite.

After the service, a festal trapeza was served.

On April 27, 2024, Lazarus Saturday, the Patriarchal Exarch for South-East Asia, Metropolitan Sergiy of Singapore and South-East Asia, celebrated Divine Liturgy at the parish of Great Martyr George the Victory-Bearer in George Town, Malaysia.

Concelebrating with His Eminence was Hegumen Pavel (Khokhlov), rector of the Church of the Archangel Michael in Kuala Lumpur.

At the end of the service, the Archpastor addressed the parishioners with a sermon on today’s Gospel event – the miracle of the Resurrection of Righteous Lazarus, the upcoming Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem, and the upcoming Passion Week. Vladyka also called on the faithful to be spiritually vigilant before the Great Feast of the Resurrection of Christ.

After the Divine service, the Honorary Consul of the Russian Federation on the island of Penang, Mr. Theo Seng Lii, gave a luncheon, during which there was communication with the parishioners.

On April 6, 2024, on the eve of the Sunday of the Veneration of the Cross and Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos, the Patriarchal Exarch for South-East Asia, Metropolitan Sergiy of Singapore and South-East Asia, celebrated the All-Night Vigil with the rite of bringing out the Cross of the Lord at the Archpastor’s Metochion of St. Vladimir’s Church in Bekasi, Indonesia.

On the day of the feast, Metropolitan Sergiy celebrated the Divine Liturgy, which was preceded by the Sacrament of the Baptism of the two infants, Erasmus and Mary.

At the end of the service, the Archpastor congratulated the faithful on the feast and addressed those present with a sermon.

After that, the clergy and parishioners congratulated Metropolitan Sergiy on the 31st anniversary of his ordination as deacon.

The festive day continued with tea time.