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22 September 2009

Land Purchased on Samui to build temple.

Chairman of the Foundation of the Orthodox Christian Church in Thailand, priest Daniel Wanna visited Ascension parish on Samui (Surat Thani Province). In accordance with the decision of the Committee on 13/08/2009 fr. Daniel consulted the local Orthodox believers in regards to the various options offered for the construction of an Orthodox temple. Following the meeting it was decided to buy the church property in the area of ​​Lamai. The plot size is 540 square meters. The site is located on a hillside, from which the temple will been seen from the road. The acquired land is located near the sea.

Photo: View of land for the construction of an Orthodox church on Samui.

Deacon Daniel Wanna visited the branch of the Land Department on Samui, where he registered a new land property, and also filed the necessary documents for registration of the corresponding status of the land where the temple is to be built. In accordance with the Land Code of Thailand, the status of the proposed land on which to build the temple should be confirmed with the local, district and provincial government and a resolution be issued by decree of the Governor of the province. The typical term of registration of land takes 6 months, which however, does not prevent the use of land or construction of the temple.

It is assumed that Samui will also be included in the program celebrating the 10th anniversary of Orthodoxy in Thailand in December 2009. Representative of the Russian Orthodox Church hegumen Oleg (Cherepanin) expressed his deep appreciation to the parishioners who funded the full cost of the land and taxes to buy and initiate construction of an Orthodox temple on the island. The Committee of the Orthodox Christian Church in Thailand Foundation mandated the designs and estimates for construction of the church of Holy Ascension on Samui island.

20 September 2009

Phuket began laying the foundations of the temple of the Holy Life-Giving Trinity.

The parish of Phuket (Phuket province) began laying the foundations of the temple of the Holy Life-Giving Trinity. Two million baht was required for the work. In consultation with the Parish Council and the donors of the Dormition Church in Ratchaburi, this amount was allocated for Phuket by loan from the Fund of the Orthodox Church in Thailand, provided for church construction in the province of Ratchaburi. Plans assume that the construction of the foundations of the temple of the Holy Life-Giving Trinity on Phuket will be completed within six weeks. The Phuket parish is confident this is sufficient time for them to gather the necessary funds to repay the loan. Hegumen Oleg (Cherepanin) who is the representative of the Russian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate) recommended special attention be paid to the Holy Trinity parish. Speaking to the Foundation of the Orthodox Christian Church in Thailand, fr. Oleg noted that Phuket’s temple is the largest planned construction in Thailand. Its size will be more than twenty meters in width and length, and more than twenty-one meters in height.

   

Holy Trinity Church building project on Phuket

15 September 2009

Business trip to Pattaya for the representative of the Russian Orthodox Church in the Kingdom of Thailand.

During the trip, hegumen Oleg (Cherepanin) met Mr. G.D. Toloraya the Regional Director of "Russian World" foundation for countries of Asia and Africa. The meeting was held at the Royal Cliff Hotel. Those who also attended were Mr. A.V. Dvornikov, the Consul of Russia in Thailand; Mr. W. Kriventsov, assistant of the Honorary Consul of Russia in the province of Chonburi and Rayong; and Dr. V. Buntilov, assistant of the representative of the Russian Orthodox Church. They discussed issues of cooperation between the Orthodox Church in Thailand and the Foundation "Russian World". After the meeting, fr. Oleg, Mr. Toloraya and Mr. Dvornikov visited the northern part of the city to familiarize themselves with the construction of the Orthodox Church of All Saints, where the decorative works were already in progress.

04 September 2009

The Laotian citizen, Thongkham Phiaxayavong began learning at Sretensky Theological Seminary.

In accordance with the resolution of His Holiness Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill, Thongkham Phiaxayavong (baptismal name – Anthony), a Laotian citizen, began training in Sretensky Theological Seminary, Moscow. The day prior to departure Anthony traveled from Thailand to Russia, St. Nicholas Chapel in Bangkok held a farewell prayer service. Hegumen Oleg (Cherepanin) wished Anthony God's help in the study, urged him to strictly observe the seminary’s disciplinary regulations and work hard at mastering knowledge. Fr. Oleg also said that St. Nicholas community had tried to prepare Anthony in everyway for this unique opportunity to obtain a theological education in Russia. The rest will depend on Anthony’s continued work.

After the service the congregation wished Anthony a good trip and asked him to pray for them at the Russian shrines. Deacon Daniel Wanna took the new Sretensky seminarian to the Bangkok International Airport from where he flew to Russia. St. Nicholas Chapel, Bangkok wishes to thank His Holiness, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill, the Secretary for Overseas Institutions of Russian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate), Bishop Mark of Yegorievsk, the director and staff of Sretensky Theological Seminary, the Russian Consulate in Laos and the Russian Consulate in Thailand, through which this dream could be realized for Anthony. As reported from Sretensky Theological Seminary, Anthony, now is adapting to his new environment. Classes will be conducted with an individual program, including, above all, the study of the Russian language.

02 September 2009

Hegumen Oleg prints book «History of Christianity in Thailand».

The hegumen Oleg’s book "Christianity in Thailand" (237 pages) is now in print. The book was published by the blessing of His Eminence Kirill, metropolitan of Smolensk and Kaliningrad (now Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia). The printing was timed to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Orthodoxy in Thailand. The book describes the history of Christian mission carried out in Thailand (Siam) by Roman Catholics and Protestants, and from 1999 the Orthodox Church. The foreword was written by Y.V. Maximov, a teacher of the Moscow Theological Seminary and Academy. One thousand copies of the book were printed.

The book "History of Christianity in Thailand" may be purchased at the St. Nicholas church in Bangkok. All funds raised from the book sales will be used for activities on the 10th anniversary of Orthodoxy in Thailand.

   

A book of hegumen Oleg (Cherepanin): «History of Christianity in Thailand»

01 September 2009

Department for External Church Relations, visited by a delegation of the Buddhist Sangha of Thailand.

A delegation of Department for External Relations of the Russian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate) met the delegation of the Buddhist Sangha of the Kingdom of Thailand, during its visit to the Russian Federation. The delegation from Thailand included the director of the Mahamakut Buddhist University Phra Teppariyativimol; Vice Chancellor of the Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya Buddhist University Phra Sutivorayyan; director of the Secretariat of the Supreme Council of the Buddhist Sangha of Thailand, Dr. Amdzhay Buasiri and others. The delegation was accompanied by Charge d'affaires of the Kingdom of Thailand in the Russian Federation Samguanban Sompong, and other staff members of the Embassy of Thailand.

From DECR, a meeting attended by the staff of the Department included priest John Mirolubov, D.I. Petrovsky and V.V. Kipshidze. During the meeting they discussed issues of mutual interest and possible cooperation between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Buddhist Sangha of Thailand.

DECR Communication Service

27 August 2009

Priest Danai Wanna and his wife visited a diplomatic reception on the occasion of National Day of Ukraine.

At the invitation of the Ambassador of Ukraine to Thailand, Mr. M. Chuchuk and with the blessing of the representative of the Russian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate), priest Danai (Daniel) Wanna and his wife attended a diplomatic reception on the occasion of National Day of Ukraine. Fr. Danai presented himself to the Ambassador of Ukraine as a new Orthodox priest and conveyed cordial wishes on behalf of hegumen Oleg. During the reception fr. Danai conversed with the diplomats of various countries, as well as with senior Thai officials.

17 August 2009

Priest Danai Wanna attended a reception marking the appointment of a new Catholic Archbishop of Bangkok.

With the blessing of the representative of the Russian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate) in Thailand, the Orthodox Christian Church in Thailand Foundation‘s Chairman fr. Danai (Daniel) Wanna and his wife attended a reception hosted by the Roman Catholic Church in Thailand to mark the appointment of the new archbishop in Bangkok, archbishop Francis Xavier Kriengsak Kovitvanit. All Catholic leaders and dignitaries of Thailand attended along with officials from the Department of Religious Affairs and Ministry of Education and many distinguished guests from abroad. Fr. Danai, a native and citizen of Thailand represented the Orthodox Church. Fr. Danai gladly responded to numerous questions about the life of the Orthodox Church in Thailand and about Orthodoxy in general.

16 August 2009

New Catholic archbishop appointed for Bangkok.

In connection with the appointment of a new Roman Catholic bishop of Bangkok, the archbishop Francis Xavier Kriengsak, hegumen Oleg (Cherepanin), representative of the Russian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate) in Thailand visited the Catholic cathedral and conveyed his congratulations to the archbishop for his appointment as head of the Catholic community in Thailand. The former archbishop of Bangkok, cardinal Michael Mitchai Kitbunchu, according to Catholic canon law and the decision of the Pope, retired upon reaching 80 years of age.

 

In the picture: Archbishop of Bangkok Francis Xavier Kriengsak Kovitvanit. Photo taken from the official Catholic website of Thailand.

15 August 2009

Working visit of Priest Daniel in Ratchaburi Province.

The Chairman of the Foundation of the Orthodox Church in Thailand and clergyman of St. Nicholas Chapel in Bangkok, priest Danai (Daniel) Wanna, visited the province of Ratchaburi (100 km from Bangkok), where he met with the local village elders at their request. Ninety-eight percent of people profess Buddhism there. In connection with plans to build an Orthodox church in the province, representatives of local government wanted to become acquainted with the teachings of the Orthodox Church, fearing the possibility of inter-religious conflict.

For more than four hours fr. Danai explained Orthodoxy to the assembly, telling them about his studies at St. Petersburg Theological Seminary, showing pictures and literature published about Orthodoxy in Thai, and answering numerous questions from the audience. After reviewing the plans of the Orthodox Christian Church in Thailand Foundation for the development of social activities in the province, representatives of local governments have recognized the activities of the Orthodox Church are in the interests of the province and promised at the next gathering to give a piece of land as required by law according to the Church’s status.