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On Day of Commemorating Venerable Sergiy of Radonezh, Patriarchal Exarch of South-East Asia Concelebrated with His Holiness Patriarch Kirill at Divine Liturgy in Dormition Cathedral of Trinity Lavra of St. Sergiy

On October 8, 2024, on the day of the repose of St. Sergiy, hegumen of Radonezh, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus’ celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the Dormition Cathedral of the Holy Trinity St. Sergiy Lavra.

His Holiness was concelebrated by a host of bishops, including the Patriarchal Exarch of South-East Asia, Metropolitan Sergiy of Singapore and South-East Asia.

Bishops, abbesses of female monasteries, clergy, monastics, and pilgrims, who arrived for the celebrations at the Trinity-Sergiy Lavra, prayed at the service in the cathedral. The patriarchal service was attended by state and public figures, as well as guests of the monastery.

At the end of the Divine Liturgy, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill performed a moleben in the Dormition Cathedral before the revered icon of St. Sergiy of Radonezh.

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Delegation of Patriarchal Exarchate of South-East Asia Took Part in Plenary Session of XXV World Russian People’s Council

28 November 2023
On November 28, 2023, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia chaired the plenary session of the XXV World Russian People's Council dedicated to the theme “The Present and Future of the Russian World” at the State Kremlin Palace.


Archbishop Feofan of Korea led the work of the conference “External Mission of the Russian Orthodox Church” at Nativity Readings in Moscow

24 January 2023
On January 24, as part of the XXXI International Educational Nativity Readings and one of its directions -“Missionary service of the Russian Orthodox Church”, a conference dedicated to the “External Mission of the Russian Orthodox Church” was held at the Synodal Missionary Department. The conference was chaired by Archbishop Theofan of Korea, Administrator of the Korean Diocese of the Patriarchal Exarchate of South-East Asia. The work of the conference was supervised by the Deputy Chairman of the Synodal Missionary Department for Foreign Mission Priest Dionysius Grishkov and a member of the Academic Council and teacher of the Orthodox Missionary School at the SMO Elena Sergeevna Maler.


Bishop Pitirim of Jakarta took part in the R20 International Religious Forum in Indonesia

02 November 2022
With the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus', Bishop Pitirim of Jakarta, Vicar of the Diocese of Singapore of the Patriarchal Exarchate of South-east Asia, took part in the R20 International Religious Forum in Indonesia.


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Greeting of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia to Patriarchal Exarch of South-East Asia, Metropolitan Sergiy of Singapore and South-East Asia on His Name Day

Your Eminence!

Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on the day of commemorating your heavenly patron – St. Sergiy, Hegumen of Radonezh.

In the past years, various obediences have been entrusted to you, which you have invariably striven to fulfill with diligence and responsibility. It is gratifying to note that, working now as head of the Patriarchal Exarchate of South-East Asia, you are doing much for the all-round development of the church life in this domain of God.

I prayerfully wish you inexhaustible strength and success in your future archpastoral service.

May the merciful God keep you in good health for many years.

With love in Christ,+KIRILL, PATRIARCH OF MOSCOW AND ALL RUSSIA

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Paschal Message by His Holiness Patriarch KIRILL of Moscow and All Russia to the Archpastors, Pastors, Deacons, Monastics and All the Faithful Children of the Russian Orthodox Church

04 May 2024
Paschal Message by His Holiness Patriarch KIRILL of Moscow and All Russia to the archpastors, pastors, deacons, monks and nuns, and all the faithful children of the Russian Orthodox Church.


Christmas Message from Patriarch KIRILL of Moscow and All Russia to the Archpastors, Pastors, Deacons, Monastics and All the Faithful Children of the Russian Orthodox Church

06 January 2024
Christmas Message from Patriarch KIRILL of Moscow and All Rus’ to the Archpastors, Pastors, Deacons, Monastics and All Faithful Children of the Russian Orthodox Church Beloved in the Lord archpastors, all-honourable presbyters and deacons, God-loving monks and nuns, dear brothers and sisters.


Congratulations of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia to Patriarchal Exarch of South-East Asia, Metropolitan Sergiy of Singapore and South-East Asia on his Name Day

08 October 2023
Поздравление Святейшего Патриарха Московского и всея Руси Кирилла Патриаршему Экзарху Юго-Восточной Азии, митрополиту Сингапурскому и Юго-Восточно-Азиатскому Сергию с днем тезоименитства.


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On Day of Commemorating Venerable Alexander of Svir, Patriarchal Exarch for South-East Asia celebrated Divine Liturgy at Patriarchal Metochion of the Church of Life-Giving Trinity in Ostankino


On September 12, 2024, the day of commemorating Venerable Alexander of Svir, the Patriarchal Exarch of South-East Asia, Metropolitan Sergiy of Singapore and South-East Asia, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Metochion of the Church of the Life-Giving Trinity in Ostankino in Moscow.

His Eminence was co-served by the clergy of the church.

On this day, the parish celebrates a small patronal feast day – one of the altars of the church is consecrated in honour of Venerable Alexander of Svir.

Paschal Message of the Metropolitan of Singapore and South-East Asia, SERGIY to the Most Reverend archpastors, the clergy, monastics and all the orthodox flock of the Patriarchal Exarchate of South-East Asia.

Paschal Message of the Metropolitan of Singapore and South-East Asia,  SERGIY to the Most Reverend archpastors, the clergy,  monastics and all the orthodox flock of the Patriarchal Exarchate of South-East Asia

Most Reverend Archpastors, Venerable Fathers,

beloved brothers and sisters!

CHRIST IS RISEN!

It is with joy that I extend this ancient salutation to you and cordially greet all of you on the great Feast of the Pascha of the Lord!

Every year, believers wait in awe for this festive day to come, preparing for it with utmost diligence and pinning their special hopes on it. To all of us, Pascha is a new starting point, the beginning of a new period in our life, in which, as we hope, there will be more joy and light, more goodness and love. It is a kind of a lighthouse that enlightens our path  towards salvation, leading to the outstretched arms of our Heavenly Father.

Why is it that this feast is so dear to us? Why is it that the words “Christ is Risen!” are said by the faithful with such inspiration? The answer may be the promise of the Lord Himself that after His Resurrection no one will take our joy from us (Jn 16:22). Joy is an essential prerequisite to a truly happy life, for without joy we can neither work nor create fruitfully; without joy our prayers and participation in the sacraments of the Church may become a formality; without joy it is hard to be a kind and delicate person and it is even harder to help others and to perform the works of mercy as God commanded us.

There is nothing fleeting or unsteady in the joy that Christ grants unto us in His Resurrection. It is the joy that reaches unto eternity. Our Lord rose from the tomb – and gave us hope that such resurrection awaits every one of us and that, therefore, death has no dominion over us because it becomes not the end of existence, but the beginning of eternal life with God.

On these radiant days I wish all of you, my dears, to remain in good health and with cheered spirit, in joy and peace, that each of you, in word and in deed, in solitude and among others, in church and at home, with firm trust in God’s mercy bear this witness:

CHRIST IS RISEN INDEED!

SERGIY

Metropolitan of Singapore and South-East Asia

Patriarchal Exarch of South-East Asia

Pascha of Christ 2024

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On 19th Sunday after Pentecost, Patriarchal Exarch for Southeast Asia celebrated Divine Liturgy at Archpastor’s Metochion of St. Vladimir’s Church in Bekasi, Indonesia

03 November 2024
On November 3, 2024, the 19th Sunday after Pentecost, the feast day of Venerable Hilarion the Great, the Patriarchal Exarch of Southeast Asia, Metropolitan Sergiy of Singapore and Southeast Asia, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Archpastor’s Metochion of St. Vladimir's Church in Bekasi, Republic of Indonesia.


On St. Dimitriy Parental Saturday, Patriarchal Exarch for Southeast Asia Served Divine Liturgy and Panikhida at Bishop’s Metochion of St. Vladimir’s Church in Bekasi, Indonesia

02 November 2024
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.


On 17th Sunday after Pentecost, Patriarchal Exarch of Southeast Asia celebrated Divine Liturgy in the Church of Ven. Sergiy of Radonezh on island of Bali, Indonesia

20 October 2024
On October 20, 2024, on the 17th Sunday after Pentecost, the day of commemorating the holy martyrs Sergius and Bacchus, Patriarchal Exarch of Southeast Asia, Metropolitan Sergiy of Singapore and Southeast Asia celebrated the Divine Liturgy on Bali, Republic of Indonesia.


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Paschal Message by His Holiness Patriarch KIRILL of Moscow and All Russia to the Archpastors, Pastors, Deacons, Monastics and All the Faithful Children of the Russian Orthodox Church

Beloved in the Lord Your Graces the archpastors, all-honourable presbyters and deacons, God-loving monks and nuns, dear brothers and sisters,

On today’s “feast of feasts and solemnity of solemnities”, which, as Saint Gregory the Theologian proclaims, “is far exalted above all others – not only those which are merely human and are of the earth, but even those which are of Christ himself, and are celebrated in his honour – as the sun is above the stars” (Oration 45 on Holy Pascha), it is with great joy that I address you with the greeting that is both ancient and eternally new, which all are long accustomed to and yet which forever compels our hearts to soar aloft:

CHRIST IS RISEN!

These two life-affirming words contain so much power that the countenances of people shine with spiritual joy from them and the world that surrounds us is literally transfigured: “Now all things are filled with light: heaven, and earth, and the places under the earth. The seen and unseen world celebrates, for Christ who is eternal joy has risen” (Paschal Canon).

The Resurrection of the Saviour is not merely a historical event of which we know from Scripture. It is the cornerstone of our faith and is, as Saint Philaret of Moscow states, “that which is eternally new, the fountain of our thoughts, of our amazement, of thanksgiving and hope” (Homily for the day of Pascha).

Through his incarnation, passion and rising from the dead on the third day the Saviour renews human nature, delivers us from the power of sin and death, opens up to us the gates of the kingdom of heaven and shows us the way to oneness with the Maker. It is indeed in Christ that “God was reconciling the world to himself” (2 Cor. 5.19) so that we may become sons by adoption and are justified, that we may find life everlasting, for “there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved other than Jesus Christ, whom God raised from the dead” (Acts 4.10-12).

The Saviour’s rising from the tomb transforms death into immortality, sadness into joy, condemnation into hope. On the cross and in the resurrection the God of infinite goodness and perfect love is revealed to us.

The awareness of this all-conquering love of God arouses within us a sense of thanksgiving towards the Maker and grants to us the strength to overcome the times when our hearts endure the greatest affliction and arduous circumstances, it elevates us above the vanity of everyday life, it helps us to correct our former errors and casts down the despondency which hinders us in living a full life and growing spiritually.

People often succumb to the deceptive notion that evil reigns and triumphs, while good passes by unnoticed and is weak. Our mind hesitates in believing in the power of redemption which Christ has accomplished when it sees around us the death of those closest to us, when it hears of the eternal torments for sinners in the Gospel and contemplates “the world which lies under the power of the evil one” (1 John 5.19). Yet for thousands of years the Church of God has borne convincing witness that the Saviour has overcome sin and “annihilated death and despoiled Hades” (Saint John Chrysostom. Paschal Catechetical Homily). Christ has cast aside the inevitability of death and the universality of evil, and we look upon their defeat through the eyes of faith from the age to come, from the lofty heights of Pascha.

The Lord’s rising from the tomb reminds us not only of the most important event of the past, but also testifies to the coming resurrection of all, “for since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have died” (1 Thess. 4.14). It is, then, vital that we observe God’s commandments, accomplish deeds of love and mercy, participate in the sacramental life of the Church in order to partake in Christ’s victory and remain faithful to him to the end, recalling the words of Scripture: “For you need endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised” (Heb. 10.36).

For this reason, as the apostle exhorts us, dear brothers and sisters: “Do not, therefore, abandon that confidence of yours; it brings a great reward” (Heb. 10.35). And may the feast of the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus be an unchanging reminder of these steadfast divine promises which grant to us hope and strength in even the most difficult of circumstances. May this solemnity inspire us all to live in faith and love, knowing that neither death, nor suffering, nor evil can ever overcome us if we are with Christ and in Christ, who has vanquished sin, death and all falsehood.

Let us, then, “keep the feast of the Lord’s Passover by living a life of purity and virtue and by accomplishing good deeds” (Saint Athanasius the Great. 10th Paschal Letter), so that in being transformed into a new person in Christ we may “serve a living and true God, and wait for his son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead – Jesus, who rescues us from the wrath that is coming” (1 Thess. 1.9-10). Amen.

+KIRILL

PATRIARCH OF MOSCOW AND ALL RUSSIA

Pascha

2024

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Greeting of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia to Patriarchal Exarch of South-East Asia, Metropolitan Sergiy of Singapore and South-East Asia on His Name Day

08 October 2024
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Christmas Message from Patriarch KIRILL of Moscow and All Russia to the Archpastors, Pastors, Deacons, Monastics and All the Faithful Children of the Russian Orthodox Church

06 January 2024
Christmas Message from Patriarch KIRILL of Moscow and All Rus’ to the Archpastors, Pastors, Deacons, Monastics and All Faithful Children of the Russian Orthodox Church Beloved in the Lord archpastors, all-honourable presbyters and deacons, God-loving monks and nuns, dear brothers and sisters.


Congratulations of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia to Patriarchal Exarch of South-East Asia, Metropolitan Sergiy of Singapore and South-East Asia on his Name Day

08 October 2023
Поздравление Святейшего Патриарха Московского и всея Руси Кирилла Патриаршему Экзарху Юго-Восточной Азии, митрополиту Сингапурскому и Юго-Восточно-Азиатскому Сергию с днем тезоименитства.


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On 2nd Sunday of Great Lent, Patriarchal Exarch for South-East Asia celebrated Divine Liturgy at the Church of Apostle Thomas in Jakarta, Indonesia

On March 31, 2024, the 2nd Sunday of Great Lent, of the Holy Hierarch Gregory Palamas, Archbishop of Thessalonica, Patriarchal Exarch for South-East Asia, Metropolitan of Singapore and South-East Asia, Sergiy celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the parish named after the Apostle Thomas in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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On 17th Sunday after Pentecost, Patriarchal Exarch of Southeast Asia celebrated Divine Liturgy in the Church of Ven. Sergiy of Radonezh on island of Bali, Indonesia

20 October 2024
On October 20, 2024, on the 17th Sunday after Pentecost, the day of commemorating the holy martyrs Sergius and Bacchus, Patriarchal Exarch of Southeast Asia, Metropolitan Sergiy of Singapore and Southeast Asia celebrated the Divine Liturgy on Bali, Republic of Indonesia.


On Afterfeast of Dormition of Most Holy Theotokos, Patriarchal Exarch of South-East Asia celebrated Divine Liturgy at Holy Dormition Church of Monastic Community in Ratchaburi, Thailand

30 August 2024
On August 30, 2024, on the afterfeast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos, the Patriarchal Exarch for South-East Asia, Metropolitan Sergiy of Singapore and South-East Asia, temporary administrator of the Diocese of Thailand, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Church of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos at the monastic community in the province of Ratchaburi, Kingdom of Thailand.


On 9th Sunday after Pentecost, Patriarchal Exarch for South-East Asia Celebrated Divine Liturgy at Dormition Church in Singapore

25 August 2024
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.


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Christmas Message of the Metropolitan of Singapore and South-East Asia SERGIY to the Most reverend bishops, clergy, monastics and all orthodox flock of the Patriarchal Exarchate of South-East Asia

Right Reverend hierarchs, all-honourable fathers, beloved brothers and sisters,

I extend to all of you my heartfelt felicitations on the great Feast of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ!

On these days of celebration, we look at the icon of Christmas with joy and warm affection, beholding the incarnate Saviour, the Most Pure Mother holding the Divine Infant in tender embrace, and the Righteous Joseph bending over them in loving care. The Holy Family is the model of true and sacrificial love, genuine mutual care and complete trust in the Maker. Time and again, Christmas reminds us about the great importance of family values in today’s world, for it is in them that serve as the basis of life in our society.

The Youth Jesus grew in faith, love and diligence. Remembrance thereof makes us aware that it is parents’ duty to give moral upbringing to their children, to be their first teachers in prayer, faith and kindness towards others.

It is not only on Christmas that God comes into our life, so we should be ready to meet Him at any moment. It is up to us how we receive the Lord and what it is that He finds in us – a cattle shed, coldness and spiritual poverty or the heart full of goodness, warmth and light, capable of becoming a worthy dwelling place for God. Let us make haste to meet the Saviour with pure eyes and deeds, most joyfully worshipping His advent in the flesh (cf. Sunday Before the Nativity of Christ, Great Vespers).

On this radiant feast, I wish all of you good health and peace, as well as spiritual joy, patience, and success in your work. May Christ, Who is born in the cave, grant unto you His help in all days of your life, filling your hearts with love and blessing your good deeds.

Metropolitan of Singapore and South-East-Asia
Patriarchal Exarch of South-East Asia
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On 19th Sunday after Pentecost, Patriarchal Exarch for Southeast Asia celebrated Divine Liturgy at Archpastor’s Metochion of St. Vladimir’s Church in Bekasi, Indonesia

03 November 2024
On November 3, 2024, the 19th Sunday after Pentecost, the feast day of Venerable Hilarion the Great, the Patriarchal Exarch of Southeast Asia, Metropolitan Sergiy of Singapore and Southeast Asia, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Archpastor’s Metochion of St. Vladimir's Church in Bekasi, Republic of Indonesia.


On St. Dimitriy Parental Saturday, Patriarchal Exarch for Southeast Asia Served Divine Liturgy and Panikhida at Bishop’s Metochion of St. Vladimir’s Church in Bekasi, Indonesia

02 November 2024
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.


On 17th Sunday after Pentecost, Patriarchal Exarch of Southeast Asia celebrated Divine Liturgy in the Church of Ven. Sergiy of Radonezh on island of Bali, Indonesia

20 October 2024
On October 20, 2024, on the 17th Sunday after Pentecost, the day of commemorating the holy martyrs Sergius and Bacchus, Patriarchal Exarch of Southeast Asia, Metropolitan Sergiy of Singapore and Southeast Asia celebrated the Divine Liturgy on Bali, Republic of Indonesia.


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Christmas Message from Patriarch KIRILL of Moscow and All Russia to the Archpastors, Pastors, Deacons, Monastics and All the Faithful Children of the Russian Orthodox Church

Вeloved in the Lord archpastors, all-honourable presbyters and deacons, God-loving monks and nuns, dear brothers and sisters,

The unutterable love of God has gathered us today so that in the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace (Eph 4:3) we may celebrate one of the most solemn and at the same time mysterious feasts of the Church – the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ. Glorifying our Saviour’s coming into the world, I extend my heartfelt congratulatios to all of you, my beloved, on the joyful event which opened a new era in the relationship between God and humanity.

Looking back at that moment two thousand years ago, we every time strive to fathom the great miracle of the Divine Incarnation, and our Creator’s loving-kindness and mercy never fails to amaze us. For many centuries, humanity had been living in tense expectation, awaiting the Peacemaker (cf. Gen 49:10) promised by the Lord, which is to say a King… just and having salvation (Zech 9:9), in Whose name nations will hope (Is 42:4). Thus, in the fullness of time unto us a Child was born (Is 9:6) that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life (Jn 3:16). The love of God which passes knowledge (Eph 3:19) sent into the world not an ambassador or an angel, or the strong and mighty ruler tha people had been expecting, but God Himself Who took flesh in order to deliver humankind from the bondage of sin and evil.

It is astounding that the greatest milestone event in human history, heralded by the Old Testament prophets and foreknown by prominent thinkers of antiquity, came to pass so quietly, seemingly unnoticeable. Bethlehem lay sleeping. Jerusalem lay sleeping. The whole of Judaea lay sleeping. Neither to the powerful sound of the trumpet (Ps 150:3), nor to worldwide jubilation, but humbly and meekly did the Almighty Lord – the King of kings and the Lord and Creator of all things – reveal Himself to the world in the nightly silence of a poor cave, glorified by the angelic hosts and a small number of shepherds who came to see this thing that has come to pass (Lk 2:15).

It is as if at the very start of His earthly journey the Lord desires total humiliation [to become] the measure of His Goodness, St John Chrysostom writes. Only love which is perfect can act with such nobleness, for it does not seek its own (1 Cor 13:4-5), nor does it parade itself or demand honour and glory. Perfect love endures all things, every hardship and affliction for the sake of others. For this He assumed my body, John Chrysostom continues, that I may become capable of His Word; taking my flesh, He gives me His spirit; and so He bestowing and I receiving, He prepares for me the treasure of Life (The Nativity Sermon). God’s abundant love for us was revealed in that we received the true treasure of Life – the Lord Himself, for of Him and through Him and to Him are all things (Rom 11:36).

Love is the real reason and driving force behind God’s actions. He brought the world into being and created the human person, giving him gifts in plenty. And out of love He came to save the human person when he had fallen away from communion with his Maker. Our Creator ordained that the purpose of our life is to love one another (Jn 13:34). But how can we achieve this when the world around us is so full of evil and hatred? To do so, we need to open our heart and offer it to God. He alone can transform it and make our heart, weak and constrained as it is, capable of embracing all those who are near or far off, all those who do us good or wrong. We are called to love them all, as Christ’s commandment teaches us, and be perfect, just as our Father in heaven is perfect (Mt 5:48).

As we kneel in prayer before the Newborn Divine Infant, let us ponder on what gifts we can offer to the Lord and Creator of all things. Is there anything worthy of and commensurate with the greatness of the Pre-Eternal Maker? Yes, there is such a precious gift which is most desirable in God’s eyes – it is our humble, loving and merciful heart. So let us magnify the Incarnate Christ not only with beautiful hymns and words of congratulation but above all with our good works. Let us share the radiant Christmas joy with those in need, comfort our neighbours by our loving care, visit the sick and afflicted. Let us console and support people who have lost heart and shield with our prayer all those in turmoil and grief.

By its great salvific power love heals all indifference and malice, heals enmity and grievance. It assuages the hard-hearted and makes straight the many things that have gone awry in social relations. By doing so we will indeed fulfil our lofty vocation as Christians, for in effusion of love we resemble God (Isaac of Nineveh, Mystic Treatises, Chapter 74).

The mystery of the Divine Incarnation is the mystery of God’s real presence in the world. The Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian bears the following witness to the life of the world to come when the Lord abides forever with humankind: He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God (Rev 21:3). However, the ineffable mystery of the Divine presence is revealed here, on earth, for with the Nativity of the Saviour the time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand (Mk 1:15). We become a visible part of this reality, making up the One Holy Church of Christ, through which we all, my beloved, serve as messengers and envoys of this Higher Kingdom of love. In some mysterious and profound way, we experience that God is with us, and this experience constitutes the very essence of the hidden mystical life of the Church.

Let us always remember that inasmuch as the Almighty God Himself – the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last (Rev 22:13) – embraced the history of humanity and promised to be with us even unto the end of the world (Mt 28:20), we have nothing to fear eve though we live in anxious times. In responding to the great love of our Saviour, let us learn to entrust our whole self to the Lord and His good Providence, so that unto the second glorious coming of Christ we may bear bold and joyful witness even to those from far countries (Is 8:9) that

God is with us!

+KIRILL

PATRIARCH OF MOSCOW AND ALL RUS’ 

Christmas

2023/2024

Moscow

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Greeting of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia to Patriarchal Exarch of South-East Asia, Metropolitan Sergiy of Singapore and South-East Asia on His Name Day

08 October 2024
Greeting of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia to Patriarchal Exarch of South-East Asia, Metropolitan Sergiy of Singapore and South-East Asia on His Name Day


Paschal Message by His Holiness Patriarch KIRILL of Moscow and All Russia to the Archpastors, Pastors, Deacons, Monastics and All the Faithful Children of the Russian Orthodox Church

04 May 2024
Paschal Message by His Holiness Patriarch KIRILL of Moscow and All Russia to the archpastors, pastors, deacons, monks and nuns, and all the faithful children of the Russian Orthodox Church.


Congratulations of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia to Patriarchal Exarch of South-East Asia, Metropolitan Sergiy of Singapore and South-East Asia on his Name Day

08 October 2023
Поздравление Святейшего Патриарха Московского и всея Руси Кирилла Патриаршему Экзарху Юго-Восточной Азии, митрополиту Сингапурскому и Юго-Восточно-Азиатскому Сергию с днем тезоименитства.


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Delegation of Patriarchal Exarchate of South-East Asia Took Part in Plenary Session of XXV World Russian People’s Council

On November 28, 2023, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia chaired the plenary session of the XXV World Russian People’s Council dedicated to the theme “The Present and Future of the Russian World” at the State Kremlin Palace.

The President of the Russian Federation, V. V. Putin also addressed the audience.

Among the participants of the forum was the delegation of the Patriarchal Exarchate of South-East Asia headed by Metropolitan Sergiy of Singapore and South-East Asia.

The delegation also included Metropolitan Pavel of Manila and Hanoi, Archbishop Theofan of Korea, and clergy of the Diocese of Singapore.

The Council was attended by representatives of the Russian Orthodox Church and other centralized religious organizations of Russia, state authorities, public associations, figures of science and art.

The participants of the XXV World Russian People’s Council discussed issues of migration, education, demography, ideology, and economy.

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On Day of Commemorating Venerable Sergiy of Radonezh, Patriarchal Exarch of South-East Asia Concelebrated with His Holiness Patriarch Kirill at Divine Liturgy in Dormition Cathedral of Trinity Lavra of St. Sergiy

08 October 2024
On October 8, 2024, on the day of the repose of St. Sergiy, hegumen of Radonezh, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus' celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the Dormition Cathedral of the Holy Trinity St. Sergiy Lavra. Его Святейшеству сослужил сонм архиереев, в числе которых был Патриарший Экзарх Юго-Восточной Азии, митрополит Сингапурский и Юго-Восточно-Азиатский Сергий.


Archbishop Feofan of Korea led the work of the conference “External Mission of the Russian Orthodox Church” at Nativity Readings in Moscow

24 January 2023
On January 24, as part of the XXXI International Educational Nativity Readings and one of its directions -“Missionary service of the Russian Orthodox Church”, a conference dedicated to the “External Mission of the Russian Orthodox Church” was held at the Synodal Missionary Department. The conference was chaired by Archbishop Theofan of Korea, Administrator of the Korean Diocese of the Patriarchal Exarchate of South-East Asia. The work of the conference was supervised by the Deputy Chairman of the Synodal Missionary Department for Foreign Mission Priest Dionysius Grishkov and a member of the Academic Council and teacher of the Orthodox Missionary School at the SMO Elena Sergeevna Maler.


Bishop Pitirim of Jakarta took part in the R20 International Religious Forum in Indonesia

02 November 2022
With the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus', Bishop Pitirim of Jakarta, Vicar of the Diocese of Singapore of the Patriarchal Exarchate of South-east Asia, took part in the R20 International Religious Forum in Indonesia.


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Congratulations of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia to Patriarchal Exarch of South-East Asia, Metropolitan Sergiy of Singapore and South-East Asia on his Name Day

Your Eminence!

I cordially congratulate you on your name day.

Having as your heavenly patron St. Sergiy, Hegumen of Radonezh, you strive to imitate him in your zealous service to the Holy Church.
It is gratifying to note that, taking care of the dioceses and parishes of the countries of South-East Asia, which are part of the Patriarchal Exarchate, you are doing much for the proper organization and development of church life in this inheritance of God.
I prayerfully wish you to continue to work zealously and diligently, being strengthened in the Lord and in the power of His might (Eph. 6:10).
May the Great Sovereign Lord of Heaven and Earth keep you in good health for many years.

With love in Christ,
+KIRILL, PATRIARCH OF MOSCOW AND ALL RUSSIA

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Greeting of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia to Patriarchal Exarch of South-East Asia, Metropolitan Sergiy of Singapore and South-East Asia on His Name Day

08 October 2024
Greeting of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia to Patriarchal Exarch of South-East Asia, Metropolitan Sergiy of Singapore and South-East Asia on His Name Day


Paschal Message by His Holiness Patriarch KIRILL of Moscow and All Russia to the Archpastors, Pastors, Deacons, Monastics and All the Faithful Children of the Russian Orthodox Church

04 May 2024
Paschal Message by His Holiness Patriarch KIRILL of Moscow and All Russia to the archpastors, pastors, deacons, monks and nuns, and all the faithful children of the Russian Orthodox Church.


Christmas Message from Patriarch KIRILL of Moscow and All Russia to the Archpastors, Pastors, Deacons, Monastics and All the Faithful Children of the Russian Orthodox Church

06 January 2024
Christmas Message from Patriarch KIRILL of Moscow and All Rus’ to the Archpastors, Pastors, Deacons, Monastics and All Faithful Children of the Russian Orthodox Church Beloved in the Lord archpastors, all-honourable presbyters and deacons, God-loving monks and nuns, dear brothers and sisters.


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