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26 June 2011

Meeting on Holy Ascension temple’s construction on Samui.

The Committee of the Orthodox Christian Church in Thailand Foundation at its meeting reviewed the construction progress of Holy Ascension temple on Samui (Suratthani province). Phase 2 of the temple’s construction is completed. The parish council of the community concluded, "the work performed and in time." Meanwhile, Chairman of the Foundation priest Daniel Wanna familiarized the participants with monetary donations received for the construction Holy Ascension temple on Samui, and noted that the Foundation does not have means to continue the construction work in such a short pace. Present at the meeting, the Representative of the Russian Orthodox Church in Thailand archimandrite Oleg (Cherepanin) suggested cessation of work on the church at this stage was inexpedient since the completion of the full concrete building frame of the temple for the three-step process was stipulated in the building contract. Archimandrite Oleg pointed out that, although a halt in building was theoretically possible, it would increase the cost of construction. At the end of the discussion, it was decided to continue the temple’s construction to complete the concrete frame of the building, and then return to discussion. The Committee requested the Chair, fr. Daniel to alter the plan of financing the construction, in order to draw it out. The Foundation Committee of the Orthodox Church in Thailand also requested Fr. Oleg to call Orthodox believers in the Kingdom to give more attention to the temple’s construction on Samui.

In the photo: The course of construction on Holy Ascension Church on Samui (24.06.2011).

25 June 2011

A group of students from Thammasat University visit St Nicholas parish.

A group of students at the University of Thammasat, learning Russian, visited St. Nicholas Chapel in Bangkok. After meeting parishioners, the Thai students were explained the arrangement and decoration of the Orthodox churches and some of the Orthodox traditions. After tea in the parish dining room, priest Daniel Wanna answered questions from students about the aspects of worship in the Orthodox Church.

In the photo: A group of students from Thammasat University visit St. Nicholas parish in Bangkok.

22 June 2011

In Thailand, the victims of the Great Patriotic War were commemorated.

With the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia, the victims of the Great Patriotic War were prayerfully commemorated at St. Nicholas Cathedral in Bangkok, as in all churches of the Russian Orthodox Church throughout the world. On this day in 1941, Nazi Germany attacked the USSR without a declaration of war. The memorial was offered by the Representative of the Russian Orthodox Church in Thailand, archimandrite Oleg (Cherepanin) and priest Daniel Wanna. Mourning for the deceased from the war was an added grief because of the victims of the plane crash near Petrozavodsk, which occurred June 21, 2011, killing 44 people. Orthodox Christians in Thailand also remembered their repose.

19 June 2011

Patronal feast of All Saints Church in Pattaya.

On Sunday June 19, the Orthodox community in Thailand celebrated the feast day of the All Saints Church in Pattaya. Vigil was officiated by the Representative of the Russian Orthodox Church in the Kingdom, archimandrite Oleg (Cherepanin). He concelebrated with priest Daniel Wanna and hierodeacon Seraphim (Raicea). On this day not only the faithful who live in Pattaya attended, but also residents of Bangkok, Koh Chang, Phuket, Samui and other places in Thailand.

According to tradition, Orthodox believers made a procession around the temple with the main shrine of Thailand - the miraculous icon of St. Nicholas, archbishop of Myra, famous for many miracles and healings. After the procession the miraculous icon was placed on the lectern for all to venerate the relic. By the intercession of the great saint of God not only Orthodox but Buddhists venerate this miraculous image.

Mom Rajawongse (title of Thai aristocracy, descendants of the royal family) Voravat Kasemsri and his wife attended the festal celebration. Welcoming the guests, archimandrite Oleg retold the traditional friendly relations between the Russian and Thai people which was established by the great monarchs of the two countries - Russian Emperor Nicholas II (Romanov) and the King of Siam Rama V (Chulalongkorn) The Great. Priest Daniel Wanna explained in Thai to Mom Ratchavong Voravat aspects of Orthodoxy and its differences from other Christian denominations. He translated life St. Nicholas for the special guest. In turn, Mom Ratchavong Voravat Kasemsri congratulated the congregation on the feast day, explaining the Thai traditions of tolerance towards all positive religions in the Kingdom. He said that according to the Constitution, His Majesty the King is the supreme protector of all religions in the Kingdom, including the Orthodox Church. In accordance with his high title and etiquette towards guests, special seating was arranged. As a sign of deep respect for the sanctity of the temple, Mom Ratchavong Voravat Kasemsri and his wife were present at the service standing. The wife of Mom Ratchavong also participated in the procession around the temple. In a sign of blessing and the memory of the visit to All Saints Church, archimandrite Oleg (Cherepanin) gave the special visitors a gift of an icon of St. Nicholas, made by Thai craftsmen, which was gratefully accepted.

After the service, the church parish council offered a tea party which was also attended by dignitaries.

In the photo: Archimandrite Oleg (Cherepanin) offers an icon of St. Nicholas as a gift to Mom Rajawongse Voravat Kasemsri

14 June 2011

Diplomatic reception for Independence Day of Russia.

The Representative of the Russian Orthodox Church in Thailand archimandrite Oleg (Cherepanin) attended a reception on the occasion of Independence Day of Russia, hosted by the Embassy of the Russian Federation. During the reception, archimandrite Oleg discussed with members of the Russian embassy and representatives of the Thai authorities a number of issues of common interest. Fr. Oleg was accompanied by the legal advisor of the Orthodox Church in Thailand Ms. Paraskeva (Promthida) Chakskhuraksa.

10 June 2011

Social welfare of the Orthodox Church in Thailand.

The Foundation of the Orthodox Church in Thailand paid the deportation expenses, including airfare and a fine for violation of visa, for a troubled Russian citizen. The Foundation Committee especially thanks Holy Trinity Church parish council in Phuket, who took up the major expenses.

07 June 2011

Electrical failure in the Holy Dormition Monastery.

On the night of 6-7 June during thunderstorms, a direct lightning strike hit the distribution electrical panel of Holy Dormition Monastery’s electrical system. The electrical panel and electrical cables leading to the panel were completely destroyed. A team of electrical engineers throughout the next day restored the electricity supply to the monastery. To avoid such future incidents, a shield was installed with a lightning rod. The damage to the monastery was considered insignificant. Restoration work was paid for by the Foundation of the Orthodox Church in Thailand.

31 May 2011

Opening digest of "Komsomolskaya Pravda" in Thailand.

The Representative of the Russian Orthodox Church in Thailand archimandrite Oleg (Cherepanin) accompanied by the assistant Dr. Vladimir Buntilov attended a reception to launch the publication of the digest "Komsomolskaya Pravda" in Thailand. The publisher of "Komsomolskaya Pravda" in Thailand, Mr. Dmitry Brik explained the purposes and prospects in the Kingdom's edition. As noted by archimandrite Oleg (Cherepanin), the Orthodox Church is ready to support any initiative aimed at the welfare and self-organization of our compatriots abroad, including in the field of information. It is important, according to Fr. Oleg, that the proposed information was truthful and politically impartial. The reception was also attended by representatives of the Russian business, media and the Russian Embassy in Thailand.

27 May 2011

Meeting of archimandrite Oleg (Cherepanin) with the Thai police.

At All Saints Church in Pattaya in Chonburi province, the Representative of the Russian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate) in Thailand archimandrite Oleg (Cherepanin) met a group of Thai police from the Committee for the suppression of transnational crime. Guests heard with great interest the practice of pastoral care of Orthodox believers in Thailand, along with the principles of social service of the Orthodox Church. Agreeing with the arguments about increasing violations of Thai law by Russian and CIS citizens who visit the Kingdom as tourists, archimandrite Oleg explained the general growth of tourism brings the increase of crime by locals against foreigners. This is mainly theft and robbery.

Guests noted the positive activity of the Orthodox Church in Thailand and, in particular Pattaya. There was an exchange of views on a range of issues. The meeting was also attended by the priest-in-charge of All Saints fr. Daniel Wanna, chairman of the Foundation of the Orthodox Church in Thailand.

24 May 2011

Feast of Saints Cyril and Methodius, the Slovenian teachers.

In the photo: Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia.

This day is also celebrated the name day of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia. Orthodox clergy, serving their congregations in Thailand, congratulate His Holiness for this feast. May the merciful God strengthen our Lord and Father, Patriarch of Kirill of Moscow and All Russia, Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church. God grant him good health and all the blessings of salvation. Many Years!