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11 July 2013

Saint Panteleimon Orthodox parish helps a medical clinic in Cambodia.

Believers of St. Panteleimon Orthodox parish (Moscow Patriarchate) from Sihanoukville town in Cambodia have collected funds and bought a supply of medicine for a free local clinic that helps snake bite victims. Most of clinic's patients are impoverished local residents and it is in urgent need of help. Clinic's management sent a letter of gratitude to Sihanoukville parish for their support.

A gift of medical supplies from Sihanoukville's St. Panteleimon parish to a free clinic for snake bite victims.	A letter of gratitude to the parish form the clinic.

08 July 2013

Official notice on the health of archimandrite Oleg (Cherepanin)

RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN THAILAND PRESS OFFICE

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19 Sukhothai Soi 3, Sukhothai Road,
Dusit, 10300, Bangkok, Kingdom of Thailand.
Tel.+(66) 81-7325021

Because of many inquiries from the Orthodox Christians in Thailand and nearby countries with concern about the health of archimandrite Oleg (Cherepanin), Representative of the Russian Orthodox Church in Thailand, the Representation in Thailand is making an official statement to explain the situation:

On June 30, 2013, during father Oleg's visit to Hua Hin town, where a new Orthodox church is planned to be built, he had an attack of fever and high temperature. Father was taken to a nearby Hua Hin Bangkok Hospital for emergency treatment. Since blood samples showed a highly negative result, it was decided to move him urgently to Bangkok city.

Full-scale medical tests confirmed the diagnosis – dengue fever 3rd type. There was a danger that the infection might lead to a toxic shock syndrome, and the doctors insisted on keeping father Oleg in bed, providing intensive treatment as well as limiting any visitors and even phone calls or emails.

Thanks to the high level of medical services the disease was cured in 10 days. Archimandrite Oleg was allowed to move home, but prescribed to stay in bed and to limit work activities until he is fully recovered.

Father Oleg asks everyone not to worry about his hospital bills, which are covered by his Thai insurance plan, as well as any excess payments.

Archimandrite Oleg apologies to all whom he was not able to visit during those days. He thanks everyone for showing him true Christian love and care and invokes on them God's blessing.

This month archimandrite Oleg has scheduled visits to Samui and Phuket islands in Thailand, as well as to Indonesia, Laos and, if circumstances allow, Cambodia. Thus there are no grounds for any special concern about his health at the moment. Yet, constant prayers about his wellness are very welcome.

23 June 2013

Pentecost celebration on Phuket.

Pentecost, the Day of the Holy Trinity, is a special celebration for the church on Phuket, which is dedicated to the Holy Trinity. Archimandrite Oleg (Cherepanin), Representative of the Russian Orthodox Church in Thailand, personally came to Phuket to lead the festivities this year. He administered a celebratory service, together with priest Roman Bychkov, the priest in charge of the Holy Trinity Church. After the Liturgy there was traditional Vespers service with kneeling prayers, and a procession with the cross around the church building.

In the photo: Communion during a celebratory Liturgy.

In his sermon father Oleg reminded everyone that the power of the Holy Spirit always acts in the Church, not weakening since the day of Pentecost. He read a piece from the Gospel in Thai language for the Thais attending the service.

Archimandrite Oleg also awarded two Phuket residents with a honorary token For a good cause, issued by Russian Orthodox Church in Thailand. Mr. Wittawat Kasayapanand got the award for his constant economic and household support of the Phuket church, and Elena Mityashina was awarded for her labors in running the Sunday school.

In the photo: Vespers service with kneeling prayers.

Priest Roman Bychkov received a letter of gratitude for his proper care of the parishioners and for keeping the church and other buildings in ideal conditions.

After the service parishioners organized a banquet.

21 June 2013

A message by archbishop Mark of Egorievsk.

His Excellency Mark, archbishop of Yegorievsk, the head of the Department for Foreign Institutions of Moscow Patriarchate, sent a letter to archimandrite Oleg, the Orthodox Representative in Thailand. Archbishop congratulated him with the opening of the new church on Samui island. «I was very glad to hear about the consecration of the new Ascension Church,» he wrote, «And I ask you to thank everyone who took part in this noble cause».

The archbishop says he is confident that the new church «will be sought-after by people and will be a place of constant prayers for everyone, who seeks a consolation of Christ». He concluded his message by invoking God's blessing upon all the believers in Thailand.

In the photo: His Excellency MARK, archbishop of Yegorievsk, a vicar of Patriarch of Moscow and all Russia.

19 June 2013

Charity gift by Siam Commercial Bank.

Siam Commercial Bank recently handed over large amounts of bottled drinking water to the Foundation of the Orthodox Church in Thailand, to be distributed among financially disadvantaged Orthodox believers in the Kingdom. Thai residents with low income, especially in provincial areas, are often drinking poor quality water, which is very dangerous in the tropics. The donation was accepted by archimandrite Oleg (Cherepanin), Representative of Russian Orthodox Church in Thailand, and priest Danai (Daniel) Wanna, the Chairman of the Foundation. Archimandrite Oleg assured the donator that the water will be shipped into parishes and given out to the needy as soon as possible.

In the photo: Archimandrite Oleg accepting the donation from Siam Commercial Bank officials.

16 June 2013

Thai citizen embraced Orthodoxy.

On Sunday June 16th archimandrite Oleg (Cherepanin), Representative of Russian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate) in Thailand, administered a Sacrament of Baptism over Ms. Hataipat Phungpumkaew. She took a Christian name of Daria, in honor of St. martyr Daria of Rome.

For the last 6 months Hataipat has been a regular parishioner at St. Nicholas church in Bangkok and a student of Orthodox faith. One of the important steps in her joining the Church was reading a Thai translation of Law of God, a famous Christian book by archpriest Serafim Slobodsky.

At the same day Daria took part in the Communion. Archimandrite Oleg congratulated the newly baptized member and presented her with an icon of the Savior and the Mother of God.

13 June 2013

New Orthodox church opened on Samui island.

By the blessing of Mark, archbishop of Yegorievsk, the Head of the Department for Foreign Institutions of Moscow Patriarchate, a new church was consecrated on Ascension day, June 13, on Samui island, Suratthani prov.

In the photo: All-night vigil in Ascension church before the consecration.

Celebratory service was ministered by archimandrite Oleg (Cherepanin), Representative of Russian Orthodox Church in Thailand. He was assisted by priest Danai (Daniel) Wanna, Chairman of the Orthodox Christian Church in Thailand Foundation, and priest Alexey Golovin, current priest in charge of the new Ascension church. Not only Samui residents, but also vising believers from Bangkok, Phuket and Pattaya joined in prayers, including those who donated for the new church. Local Thai people came to see the Orthodox service as well.

In the evening before the consecration, priest Alexey served the all-night vigil in front of the closed Altar Gates. In the morning right before the Liturgy, prayers for the blessing of water were made and all the church was besprinkled with it. Many of the believers took part in the Communion. After the Liturgy a procession was held around the building and the church exterior besprinkled as well.

Father Oleg congratulated everyone with double joy – feast of Ascension and opening of the new church. He noted that special providence lead to the creating of new Samui church, through the works and sacrifices of donors, as well as prayers of all the believers in Thailand and in other countries. He also said he hopes that priest Alexey will further strengthen Orthodox community on the island, and will make the church an important local spiritual and cultural center.

It took three years to build the new church on Samui and now many consider it one of the most beautiful Orthodox churches in Thailand. The church also has a special facility for administering baptism and grounds for various parish activities.

In the photo: Ascension Church on Samui island.

Priest Danai Wanna, on behalf of the Foundation of the Orthodox Church in Thailand, gave priest Alexey keys of a new car that was presented to the new parish by the Foundation. Father Alexey said that grounds for Sunday school classes and parish choir rehearsals are ready now.

After the service all those present were invited to a banquet.

There are still some imperfections left for contractors to finish, but the main goal – having a place for regular Divine Liturgies on Samui – is already achieved.

It is planned that in December, when archbishop Mark of Yegorievsk will be visiting Thailand, he will carry out Greater Consecration of the new church (a final consecration rite that requires a bishop to perform it).

11 June 2013

Visiting the Russian Independence Day celebration banquet.

Representative of Russian Orthodox Church in Thailand archimandrite Oleg (Cherepanin) and his assistant Dr. Vladimir Buntilov were invited to the celebration by A.G. Maryasov, Ambassador of Russia to Thailand. Archimandrite Oleg used the opportunity to discuss some questions, important for Orthodoxy in the Kingdom, with Russian diplomacy workers and Thai officials.

In the photo: Archimandrite Oleg (Cherepanin), Representative of Russian Orthodox Church in Thailand; Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Thailand A.G. Maryasov; and general-mayor Katcha Thartsart, Head of the Police Office of Chonburi province at the National Day of Russia celebration.

09 June 2013

Building new St. Nicholas church in Bangkok

Archimandrite Oleg (Cherepanin), Representative of Russian Orthodox Church in Thailand, visited construction site of the new St.Nicholas church in Bangkok, to see current progress of the works. His general judgment was most positive: the work is going on according to schedule and it's quality is sufficiently high. Father Oleg sent a newsletter with the latest photos of new church to all those who donated for it. He thanked all of them and said: «If God grants, at the end of this year we will be able to start services in the new church and pray urgently for everyone, who helped it come into being».

In the photo: Current progress of the building the new St. Nicholas church in Bangkok (June 2013).

08 June 2013

Ascension Church almost finished on Samui island.

Archimandrite Oleg (Cherepanin), Representative of Russian Orthodox Church in Thailand, visited newly built Ascension Church on Koh Samui in Suratthani province to see how it is being prepared for consecration and first regular services, that are about to start on June 13, the day of Chirst's Ascension to Heaven.

Father Oleg admitted that the church is ready for services and said that he will personally lead the celebrations on June 13. He also gave to the current priest in charge of the parish, father Alexey Golovin, a Holy Antimension (altar cloth with a relic of a saint) that was consecrated by Patriarch of Moscow and all Russia Kirill.

However, father Oleg noted that the contractors did not finish housing facilities by the church according to the schedule. It will take two more weeks to get them ready, creating some difficulties for the priest that will be serving in the new church. The foreman of the building was issued an official reproof and building company had to pay a fine for the lag, according to the contract.