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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]]. Metropolitan [[Nektarios (Tsilis)]] | + | The '''Orthodox Metropolitanate of Hong Kong and Southeast Asia''' (OMHKSEA), headquartered in Hong Kong, is an [[eparchy]] of the [[Church of Constantinople]]. Metropolitan [[Nektarios (Tsilis) of Hong Kong]] is the ruling bishop of this [[see]] which includes Hong Kong, the [[Orthodoxy in the Philippines|Philippines]], [[Orthodoxy in Taiwan|Taiwan]], Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar. |
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==Recent history== | ==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. | 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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+ | Metropolitan Nektarios was enthroned on March 1, 2008, by Metropolitan Athenagoras of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. | ||
== The Episcopacy == | == The Episcopacy == | ||
− | The | + | The ruling bishop of the Metropolitanate is Metropolitan [[Nektarios (Tsilis) of Hong Kong]] and Southeast Asia. |
+ | :*The current administrator of the Metropolitanate is the [[Protosyngellos|Chancellor]], [[Archimandrite]] [[Konstantinos (Tsilis)]] | ||
:*Rev Fr [[Nikitas (Mellios)]] is the vicar for the Philippines. | :*Rev Fr [[Nikitas (Mellios)]] is the vicar for the Philippines. | ||
− | :*Archimandrite [[Jonah (Mourtos)]] is the sole priest in Taiwan. | + | :*Archimandrite [[Jonah (Mourtos)]] is the sole OMHKSEA-affiliated priest in Taiwan. |
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==Former metropolitans== | ==Former metropolitans== | ||
− | *Metropolitan [[ | + | *Metropolitan [[Nikitas_(Lulias)_of_Thyateira]], subsequently director of the [[Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute]] in Berkeley, California, USA, and now the Archbishop of the [[Greek_Orthodox_Archdiocese_of_Thyateira_and_Great_Britain]]. |
==Related articles== | ==Related articles== | ||
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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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[[Category:Ecumenical Patriarchate Dioceses|Hong Kong and Southeast Asia]] | [[Category:Ecumenical Patriarchate Dioceses|Hong Kong and Southeast Asia]] | ||
[[Category:Orthodoxy in China]] | [[Category:Orthodoxy in China]] | ||
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+ | [[fr:Métropole de Hong Kong et de l'Asie du Sud-Est]] |
Latest revision as of 16:03, January 3, 2024
Orthodox Metropolitanate of Hong Kong and Southeast Asia | |
Jurisdiction | Constantinople |
Diocese type | Metropolis |
Founded | 1996 |
Current bishop | Metr. 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 (OMHKSEA), headquartered in Hong Kong, is an eparchy of the Church of Constantinople. Metropolitan Nektarios (Tsilis) of Hong Kong is the ruling bishop of 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.
Metropolitan Nektarios was enthroned on March 1, 2008, by Metropolitan Athenagoras of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
The Episcopacy
The ruling bishop of the Metropolitanate is Metropolitan Nektarios (Tsilis) of Hong Kong and Southeast Asia.
- The current administrator of the Metropolitanate is the Chancellor, Archimandrite Konstantinos (Tsilis)
- Rev Fr Nikitas (Mellios) is the vicar for the Philippines.
- Archimandrite Jonah (Mourtos) is the sole OMHKSEA-affiliated priest in Taiwan.
Former metropolitans
- Metropolitan Nikitas_(Lulias)_of_Thyateira, subsequently director of the Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute in Berkeley, California, USA, and now the Archbishop of the Greek_Orthodox_Archdiocese_of_Thyateira_and_Great_Britain.
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
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