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10 December 2008

The terms for Local Council (Russian Orthodox Church's highest authority) have been announced.

The Local Council will took place on 27-29 of January.

On a session of Holy Synod of Russian Orthodox Church on December the 10th the terms were announced for the upcoming Local Council of Russian Orthodox Church on which the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia would be elected.

According to Synod's decision, the Local Council will take place in Moscow on 27-29 January, 2009. In compliance with the Regulations of Russian Orthodox Church, the Local Council's work will be preceded by the Assembly of Hierarchs, which will take place on January 25-26th.

A commission for Local Council of Russian Orthodox Church preparation was organized. It consists of 29 people, among those are the bishops, the clergymen and the laity.

The enthronement of newly elected Patriarch will take place on February the 1st, 2009.

Press service of Moscow Patriarchate

09 December 2008

In Thailand's Russian Embassy the book of condolences has been opened on the occasion of His Holiness' decease.

In Thailand's Russian Embassy the book of condolences has been opened on the occasion of His Holiness Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia's decease, and the condolences reception is functioning as well. At the center of the reception hall a portrait of His Holiness has been set with a mourning black ribbon. On the 9th of December, the funeral day, alongside with Russian Embassy employees, Russian Orthodox Church Representative in Thailand hegumen Oleg (Cherepanin) and clergyman of St. Nicholas' Chapel (Moscow Patriarchate) in Bangkok, Chairman of the Orthodox Church in Thailand Foundation deacon Daniel Wanna were on the mourning duty.

The first to render homage to the deceased 15th Patriarch of All Russia was Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Russia in Thailand Evgeny Vladimirovich Afanasiev. As well as Russian embassy personnel came to offer their sympathy diplomatic representatives of many countries of the world and Thai political, religious and public figures. Head of Prince Royal Maha Vajiralongkorn's Personal Secretary's Office offered his condolences on behalf of the Royal Court of Thailand. A funeral lite was serviced in the Embassy of Russian Federation by Hegumen Oleg (Cherepanin) and deacon Daniel Wanna.

in the picture (LTR): Minister-counsellor of Thailand's Russian Embassy M.V. Baranov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Russia in Thailand E.V. Afanasiev, Russian Orthodox Church (MP) Representative in Thailand hegumen Oleg (Cherepanin), Chairman of the Orthodox Church in Thailand Foundation Committee deacon Daniel Wanna, Russian Orthodox Church Representative in Thailand's assistant V.M. Buntilov, sacristan of St. Nicholas' Chapel (MP) in Bangkok Y. Raicea in Russian Embassy after the funeral lite for the deceased His Holiness Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia ALEXY II; December 09, 2008.

Upon receiving news on the His Holiness Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia's decease, the book of condolences is open at Russian Orthodox Church Representation in Thailand; panihidas are serviced every morning and every evening in St. Nicholas' Chapel in Bangkok.

06 December 2008

The Patriarchal Locum Tenens has been elected.

By the decision of the Holy Synod of Russian Orthodox Church of 06.12.2008 (Journal 92) KIRILL, Metropolitan of Smolensk and Kaliningrad, was appointed The Patriarchal Locum Tenens.

06 December 2008

Letters of condolence were sent on the passing of the Holy Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Alexy II.

After the service for the deceased Holy Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Alexy II was conducted in St. Nicholas' Chapel in Bangkok, Representative of Russian Orthodox Church in the Kingdom of Thailand, as well as ecclesiastical guide of orthodox flock in the Kingdom of Cambodia and Laos Democratic Republic hegumen Oleg (Cherepanin) sent the following letter to the External Church Relations Department of Moscow Patriarchate:

On behalf of the Orthodox congregation in the Kingdom of Thailand, Kingdom of Cambodia, Lao Democratic People's Republic and on my own behalf let me offer to Your Eminence, and through you to the Holy Synod of Russian Orthodox Church and all plenitude of the Church our deepest and sincere condolences in connection with the passing of the Holy Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Alexy II, the fifteenth Primate of our Holy Church. The godsent wisdom of the Primate, incredible diligence, constant care for the congregation of many millions allowed His Holiness to save the Church from dissidence and splits, to multiply its spiritual strength and social influence in shortest period of time, during the most difficult years of changing political regime and economic basis of our motherland.

The Representation of Russian Orthodox Church in Thailand is receiving numerous condolences in connection to this sorrowful loss of Russian Orthodox Church, from non-Orthodox Christian churches and leaders of other religious denominations in the region of South-East Asia, from the Honorary Consuls of Russian Federation, from Russian diplomats and the employees of Russian organizations.

In the Chapel of St. Nicholas the Wonder-Worker, Arch-bishop of Mira in Lycia, in Bangkok, the service for the deceased Holy Patriarch is conducted every day. We pray for him that God would rest his soul in virtuous places.

On behalf of the Orhodox flock,
the unworthy acolyte of Your Eminence,
Representative or Russian Orthodox Church
(Moscow Patriarchate) in the Kingdom of Thailand
hegumen Oleg (Cherepanin)

Also, words of condolence were sent by the Chairman of the Orthodox Church in Thailand's Committee, deacon Daniel Wanna:

มูลนิธิชาวคริสต์ศาสนิกชนดั้งเดิม(ออร์โธดอกซ์)ในประเทศไทย
Orthodox Christian Church in Thailand Foundation
Фонд Православной Церкви в Таиланде

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๑๙ถนน สุโขทัย ซอย ๓ เขต ดุสิตกรุงเทพฯ ๑๐๓๐๐๐ ประเทศไทย โทร.
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19 Sukhothai Soi 3, Sukhothai Road, Dusit, 10300, Bangkok, Kingdom of Thailand

06 December 2008

Please accept our sincere condolences in connection with the passing of His Holiness, the Most Holy Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Alexy II.

Not only myself, but all Orthodox Thai were saddened by the news of Great Lord and Father, our Most Holy Patriarch Alexy II's death.

06 December 2008

A memorial service for the deceased Most Holy Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia ALEXY II

In St. Nicholas' Chapel in Bangkok by Russian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate) Representation in Thailand there was a service for the deceased chief priest of Russian Orthodox Church - the Most Holy Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia ALEXY II. The panihida was performed the Russian Orthodox Church in Thailand Representative, dean of St. Nicholas' chapel hegumen Oleg (Cherepanin) concelebrated by deacon Daniel Wanna, Chairman of the Orthodox Church in Thailand Foundation. As hegumen Oleg said in his speech, «it's difficult to overestimate the deceased Patriarch's efforts for the benefit of the Church, as he stood at the helm of church ship during the most unstable and hard period of rapid changing of the political and economic basis of the country». Deacon Daniel Wanna shared his warm memories of meeting the Most Holy Patriarch personally during Daniel's education in St. Petersburg's Theological Seminary, which was visited by the Patriarch. Only thanks to Russian Orthodox Church, Orthodoxy made its first steps in Thailand. Among the numerous people praying were parishioners, representatives of Russian Embassy, representatives of other Orthodox countries accredited in Thailand's embassies.

05 December 2008

The Most Holy Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Alexy II deceased.

The Most Holy Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Alexy II

On Friday morning, December the 5th, 2008, The Most Holy Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Alexy II was taken by God after being the head of Russian Orthodox Church for 18 years. The departure of Russian Church's Head was on his 80th year in Patriarch's residence in Peredelkino (Moscow region).

According to the regulations of Russian Orthodox Church, on December the 6th there will be an emergency Holy Synod session, on which a locum tenens of Patriarch's throne will be elected. Among his duties will be managing Russian Church before a new Patriarch has been elected and heading the Funeral commission. The day of The Most Holy Patriarch Alexy's burial will also be fixed during the Holy Synod's session.

According to the Regulations, the new Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia must be elected by local council in the course of half a year since the predecessor's decease, i.e. before May 2009.

04 December 2008

Representative or Russian Orthodox Church in Thailand Foundation was invited to His Majesty's speech from the throne.

On the occasion of a national holiday in Thailand - King's birthday, Chairman of the Orthodox Church in Thailand Foundation, clergyman of St. Nicholas' Chapel (Moscow Patriarchate) deacon Daniel Wanna was invited to the traditional speech from the throne of His Majesty in royal residence in Dusit.

Orthodox Church in Thailand Foundation, which is under the jurisdiction of Moscow Patriarchate, is also a member of Thailand's Foundations Association under Her Majesty Queen of Thailand SIRIKIT's patronage.

04 December 2008

THE ENTRY OF THE MOTHER OF GOD INTO THE TEMPLE

THE ENTRY OF THE MOTHER OF GOD INTO THE TEMPLE.
After a festive divine liturgy a ceremonial moleben was serviced on the occasion of 81st year since His Majesty King of Thailand PHUMIPHON ADDULYADET's birthday. His Majesty has ruled the country more than any other monarch in the world, is loved by the whole nation and respected by his subjects. It is easy to understand why, unanimously by the whole nation, THE GREAT was added to his sacred name RAMA IX. According to the country's Constitution, the King is the Patron of all the religious confessions in the Kingdom, that is why on this day, that is the most important national holiday in Thailand, in every church of every faith in the country's territory molebens and divine services are performed for His Majesty and the whole ROYAL COURT's health and well-being. The moleben in Saint and Wonder-Worker Nicholas' Chapel by Russian Orthodox Church in Thailand Representation was performed in the Thai language. Prayers and appeals for quick restoration from political struggle, for peace and well-being of the great country also followed.

LONG LIVE THE KING! His Majesty King of Thailand PHUMIPHON ADDULYADET (RAMA IX THE GREAT) is 81

02 December 2008

Representative of Russian Orthodox Church in Thailand hegumen Oleg (Cherepanin) was on a pastoral visit to Pattaya.

Representative of Russian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate) in Thailand hegumen Oleg (Cherepanin) visited Pattaya resort during the period from 30th of November to 2nd of December. Several hundred of Orthodox believers live in Pattaya, where also rest numerous tourists from Russia and CIS, who mostly are Orthodoxes as well. Although periodical divine service in Pattaya has been conducted for several years, only this year the believers have legalized their status by creating in this city an Orthodox parish in the name of all saints under the jurisdiction of The Most Holy Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Alexy II.

At present, by His Eminence Kirill, Metropolitan of Smolensk and Kaliningrad, Chairman of Church External Relations Department of Moscow Patriatchate's blessing, the community is considering the question of land parcel purchase for Orthodox chapel construction. During his visit, hegumen Oleg (Cherepanin) met the members of Othodox community's parish council in Pattaya, and examined some plots of land suggested for the purchase. The best one, according to Representative of Russian Orthodox Church, is the parcel in Pratamnak Hill district, which is a junction of some kind of the north and the south part of the city. All the suggestions of Pattaya's parish in the name of all saints, as well as Russian Orthodox Church Representative's opinion, will be directed to Orthodox Church in Thailand Foundation, the committee of which must examine during its session all the legal and financial aspects of this project, and start to carry it out.

Also hegumen Oleg acquainted himself with the current situation in the Uttapao airport, which is the only functional airport in Thailand at the moment, from where they forward the tourists who are in a difficult situation related to political riots in the Kingdom. The airport is functioning in an emergency mode. Representatives of Russian airlines and tour operators are trying their best to help the tourist solve the problems and provide for the quickest flight possible. In the airport, practically 24 hours a day, representatives of Russian Embassy are assisting the tourists in resolving their issues with the government and getting their flight quick. The same can be said about the actions of Ukrainian airlines' employees and Ukrainian Embassy in Thailand. During the conversation with Russian tourists, Representative of Russian Orthodox Church in Thailand called upon them to stay calm, reasonable and to control themselves. On a later meeting with Russian Vice-Council in Thailand S. Popov, hegumen Oleg brought his assessment of the situation to the attention of Russian consulate, as well as informed them about tourists' claims.

29 November 2008

The clergyman of St. Nicholas' chapel in Bangkok deacon Daniel Wanna is now 30 years of age.

The clergyman of St. Nicholas' chapel in Bangkok, Chairman of Orthodox Church in Thailand Foundation deacon Daniel Wanna is now 30 years of age. On the occasion of Fr. Daniel's birthday, Representative of Russian Orthodox Church, dean of St. Nicholas Chapel in Bangkok performed a moleben at which those who were present prayed for Fr. Daniel's health and well-being. After the moleben hegumen Oleg congratulated Fr. Daniel on behalf of church authority and Orthodox congregation in the Kingdom, wished him every felicity and appealed to his zealous service for the benefit of the Holy Orthodox Church.

Father Daniel also received greetings from Russian Embassy in Thailand's personnel. After the night service parishioners organized a lenten festive dinner. On behalf of Russian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate) in Thailand and St. Nicholas' parish in Bangkok deacon Daniel was presented a gift.

Deacon Daniel during the divine service