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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.

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.

Concelebrating with His Eminence were Priest Boris Setiyavan, rector of the church; Hieromonk Seraphim (Punuf), cleric of the Archpastor’s Metochion of St. Vladimir’s Church in Bekasi, Indonesia; Hierodeacon Juvenaly (Marushchak) and Deacon Damian Darmavan, cleric of the Church of the Apostle Thomas in Jakarta.

At the end of the service, Metropolitan Sergiy addressed the faithful with his archpastoral sermon. After that, he communicated with numerous parishioners.

His Eminence also met with the youth of the parish and talked with those gathered in a friendly, informal atmosphere.

On March 24, 2024, the 1st Sunday of Great Lent, the Triumph of Orthodoxy, the Patriarchal Exarch of South-East Asia, Metropolitan Sergiy of Singapore and South-East Asia, celebrated Divine Liturgy at Archpastor’s Metochion of St. Vladimir’s Church in Bekasi, Indonesia.

During the service, the Archpastor lifted up fervent prayers for the recovery of the injured and for the repose of those innocent killed during the terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk. These fervent petitions were lifted up on Sunday in all the churches of the Diocese of Singapore: in Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

At the end of the service, the rite of the Triumph of Orthodoxy was performed.

On March 17, 2024, Cheesefare Sunday, the commemoration of Adam’s exile, Forgiveness Sunday, the Patriarchal Exarch for 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. The day before, His Eminence celebrated the All-Night Vigil.

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

Upon completion of Liturgy, the archpastor addressed the congregation with an exhortation for Great Lent. After that, Vespers were served with the Rite of Forgiveness. Then, according to tradition, the clergy and laity present in the church asked each other’s forgiveness in order to enter the spiritual realm of Great Lent in joy and peace.