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− | The '''Orthodox Metropolitanate of Hong Kong and Southeast Asia''', headquartered in Hong Kong, is an [[eparchy]] of the [[Church of Constantinople]]. Currently vacant, Archimandrite [[Nektarios (Tsilis)]] has been elected to hold this [[see]] which includes Hong Kong, | + | The '''Orthodox Metropolitanate of Hong Kong and Southeast Asia''', headquartered in Hong Kong, is an [[eparchy]] of the [[Church of Constantinople]]. Currently vacant, Archimandrite [[Nektarios (Tsilis)]] has been elected to hold this [[see]] which includes Hong Kong, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar. |
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==History== | ==History== | ||
+ | Between its 1997 establishment and [[January 8]], 2008, this metropolitanate was comprised of the exarchates of Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, the Philippines and Singapore, and was shepherded by Metropolitan [[Nikitas (Lulias)|Nikitas of Hong Kong]]. | ||
− | ==Recent | + | ==Recent history== |
+ | After his transfer to be the director of the Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute, the Holy Synod of the [[Church of Constantinople]] elected Archimandrite [[Nektarios (Tsilis)]] as the next Metropolitan of Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, and essentially divided the metropolis into two separate metropolis'. The Metropolis of Hong Kong and Southeast Asia now encompasses Hong Kong, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar, and the new [[Metropolis of Singapore|Holy Metropolis of Singapore]] encompassing Singapore, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Maldives Islands, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka. | ||
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== The Episcopacy == | == The Episcopacy == | ||
The current administrator of the Metropolitanate is the [[Protosyngellos|Chancellor]], [[Archimandrite]] [[Konstantinos (Tsilis)]], but is to be held by Archimandrite and Metropolitan-elect [[Nektarios (Tsilis)]] after his consecration on [[January 20]], 2008. | The current administrator of the Metropolitanate is the [[Protosyngellos|Chancellor]], [[Archimandrite]] [[Konstantinos (Tsilis)]], but is to be held by Archimandrite and Metropolitan-elect [[Nektarios (Tsilis)]] after his consecration on [[January 20]], 2008. | ||
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:*Rev Fr [[Nikitas (Mellios)]] is the vicar for the Philippines. | :*Rev Fr [[Nikitas (Mellios)]] is the vicar for the Philippines. | ||
:*Rev Fr [[Chrysostomos Manalu]] is the archepiscopal vicar for Indonesia. | :*Rev Fr [[Chrysostomos Manalu]] is the archepiscopal vicar for Indonesia. | ||
+ | :*Archimandrite [[Jonah (Mourtos)]] is the sole priest in Taiwan. | ||
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==Related articles== | ==Related articles== | ||
+ | *[[Metropolis of Singapore|Holy Metropolis of Singapore]], formed in 2008 by dividing the original territory of the OMHKSEA. | ||
*Archimandrite [[Lazarus (Moore)]], missionary in India 1952-1972. | *Archimandrite [[Lazarus (Moore)]], missionary in India 1952-1972. | ||
*Archimandrite [[Philemon (Castro)]], priest in the Philippines. | *Archimandrite [[Philemon (Castro)]], priest in the Philippines. | ||
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* [http://www.omhksea.org Official Website of the Metropolitanate] | * [http://www.omhksea.org Official Website of the Metropolitanate] | ||
* [http://www.patriarchate.org/ Official Website of the Orthodox Patriarchate of Constantinople] | * [http://www.patriarchate.org/ Official Website of the Orthodox Patriarchate of Constantinople] | ||
− | + | * [http://orthodox.cn/contemporary/20080109epsynod_en.htm Translation of the announcement that established the Holy Metropolis of Singapore as separate from the OMHKSEA] | |
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====Exarchate of Taiwan==== | ====Exarchate of Taiwan==== | ||
* [http://www.orthodox.com.tw/ Holy Trinity Orthodox Church] in Taiwan. | * [http://www.orthodox.com.tw/ Holy Trinity Orthodox Church] in Taiwan. | ||
* [http://flickr.com/photos/90309235@N00/116898662/in/set-72057594089294852/ Orthodox Christian Liturgy in Taipei, Pascha 2004] | * [http://flickr.com/photos/90309235@N00/116898662/in/set-72057594089294852/ Orthodox Christian Liturgy in Taipei, Pascha 2004] | ||
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* [http://www.psoc-cal.org/ Philanthropic Society of the Orthodox Church - Calcutta]. | * [http://www.psoc-cal.org/ Philanthropic Society of the Orthodox Church - Calcutta]. | ||
* [http://www.cs.ust.hk/faculty/dimitris/metro/history_india.html History of the Church in India]. | * [http://www.cs.ust.hk/faculty/dimitris/metro/history_india.html History of the Church in India]. | ||
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Revision as of 09:40, January 14, 2008
Orthodox Metropolitanate of Hong Kong and Southeast Asia | |
Jurisdiction | Constantinople |
Diocese type | Metropolis |
Founded | 1996 |
Current bishop | Metr. elect Nektarios |
See(s) | Hong Kong |
Headquarters | Hong Kong |
Territory | Hong Kong, Philippines, Taiwan, Southeast Asia |
Liturgical language(s) | English, Greek, other native languages |
Musical tradition | Byzantine Chant |
Calendar | Revised Julian |
Population estimate | unknown |
Official website | OMHKSEA |
The Orthodox Metropolitanate of Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, headquartered in Hong Kong, is an eparchy of the Church of Constantinople. Currently vacant, Archimandrite Nektarios (Tsilis) has been elected to hold this see which includes Hong Kong, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar.
History
Between its 1997 establishment and January 8, 2008, this metropolitanate was comprised of the exarchates of Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, the Philippines and Singapore, and was shepherded by Metropolitan Nikitas of Hong Kong.
Recent history
After his transfer to be the director of the Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute, the Holy Synod of the Church of Constantinople elected Archimandrite Nektarios (Tsilis) as the next Metropolitan of Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, and essentially divided the metropolis into two separate metropolis'. The Metropolis of Hong Kong and Southeast Asia now encompasses Hong Kong, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar, and the new Holy Metropolis of Singapore encompassing Singapore, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Maldives Islands, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka.
The Episcopacy
The current administrator of the Metropolitanate is the Chancellor, Archimandrite Konstantinos (Tsilis), but is to be held by Archimandrite and Metropolitan-elect Nektarios (Tsilis) after his consecration on January 20, 2008.
- Rev Fr Nikitas (Mellios) is the vicar for the Philippines.
- Rev Fr Chrysostomos Manalu is the archepiscopal vicar for Indonesia.
- Archimandrite Jonah (Mourtos) is the sole priest in Taiwan.
Former metropolitans
- Metropolitan Nikitas (Lulias), now director of the Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute in Berkeley, California, USA.
Related articles
- Holy Metropolis of Singapore, formed in 2008 by dividing the original territory of the OMHKSEA.
- Archimandrite Lazarus (Moore), missionary in India 1952-1972.
- Archimandrite Philemon (Castro), priest in the Philippines.
External links
- Official Website of the Metropolitanate
- Official Website of the Orthodox Patriarchate of Constantinople
- Translation of the announcement that established the Holy Metropolis of Singapore as separate from the OMHKSEA
Exarchate of Taiwan
Exarchate of India
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