In a statement issued on March 19, 2020, we stated that, due to the problem of the COVID-19, the Churches of the Orthodox Metropolis of Korea will remain closed to the public until Saturday of Lazarus, April 11. Unfortunately, however, we are very saddened to announce that the restrictive measures...
Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, Due to the coronavirus pandemic which, unfortunately, prevents you from coming to our Churches at this time, we have decided, with the help of new technology, to transmit the holy Services that are performed daily, so that you may watch them in prayer from your...
After many years of efforts, we are finally happy to announce that, with the help of God and the intercessions of Our Lady the Theotokos, on Friday March 20, 2020. Metropolitan Ambrosios of Korea and the Director of thConstruction Company E ECO CO. signed the Contract for the construction of the...
The Church’s strength, during these difficult and unpredictable times that humanity is experiencing due to the invisible coronavirus, is not manifested through careless and senseless acts. Some believe they are beyond any danger, that their perilous actions might not endanger the lives of those who congregate in places of worship. Jesus...
Most merciful Lord, we confess to You, in a spirit of repentance and contrition, that even though 70 years have passed since the beginning of the catastrophic for our Country civil war, we are still experiencing the drama of the division between North and South Korea, something which is against Your...
“And so it was, when Jesus had finished these words, the crowds were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as one having authority, and not like the scribes”. (Mat. 7:28-29) Brother Hierarchs and beloved children in the Lord, From the Phanar, from the heart of the Queen of...
With a broken heart, we are watching what is happening in our country and all over the world with the rapid spread of COVID-19. For this reason, we are back in touch with you to inform you about the following: 1. PRAYER CAMPAIGN. Christians, as we all know, should never stop...
The great feast of Sunday of Orthodoxy was celebrated this year at the Korean Orthodox Metropolis with the participation of just a few believers due to COVID-19. The Litany of the Holy Icons took place at the end of the Divine Liturgy within the Churches and without ringing the Bells....
Due to the rapid spread of the coronavirus Covid-19 in our country, some people are asking if our churches will be open the next several Sundays. We, therefore, are contacting you once again to explain to you the following: In every one of our churches, our priests will continue to...
Prot. No. 188 CATECHETICAL HOMILY AT THE OPENING OF HOLY AND GREAT LENT + BARTHOLOMEW BY GOD’S MERCY ARCHBISHOP OF CONSTANTINOPLE – NEW ROME AND ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH TO THE PLENITUDE OF THE CHURCH, MAY THE GRACE AND PEACE OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST, TOGETHER WITH OUR PRAYER,...