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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]]. Its current [[bishop]] is His Eminence [[Nikitas (Lulias) of Hong Kong|Nikitas (Lulias)]], [[Metropolitan]] of Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, which includes Hong Kong, India, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines and Taiwan. | The '''Orthodox Metropolitanate of Hong Kong and Southeast Asia''', headquartered in Hong Kong, is an [[eparchy]] of the [[Church of Constantinople]]. Its current [[bishop]] is His Eminence [[Nikitas (Lulias) of Hong Kong|Nikitas (Lulias)]], [[Metropolitan]] of Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, which includes Hong Kong, India, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines and Taiwan. | ||
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website=[http://www.omhksea.org/ OMHKSEA] | website=[http://www.omhksea.org/ OMHKSEA] | ||
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The Archdiocese also includes 6 [[monasticism|monasteries]]. The largest male monastery is the Holy [[Monastery of Pantanassa (Mangrove, Australia)|Monastery of Pantanassa]] in New South Wales, and the largest female monastery is the Holy [[Monastery of Gorgoepikoos (Geelong, Australia)|Monastery of Gorgoepikoos]] in Victoria. In 1982, the archdiocese began the St Andrew's Greek Orthodox Theological College in Sydney, where Archbishop Stylianos currently serves as dean and Bishop Seraphim as sub-dean. As the lone theological college in Australasia, it often accepts students of other jurisdictions. | The Archdiocese also includes 6 [[monasticism|monasteries]]. The largest male monastery is the Holy [[Monastery of Pantanassa (Mangrove, Australia)|Monastery of Pantanassa]] in New South Wales, and the largest female monastery is the Holy [[Monastery of Gorgoepikoos (Geelong, Australia)|Monastery of Gorgoepikoos]] in Victoria. In 1982, the archdiocese began the St Andrew's Greek Orthodox Theological College in Sydney, where Archbishop Stylianos currently serves as dean and Bishop Seraphim as sub-dean. As the lone theological college in Australasia, it often accepts students of other jurisdictions. | ||
| − | The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia is also a founding member of [[SCCOCA]]. | + | The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia is also a founding member of [[SCCOCA]]. |
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== The Episcopacy == | == The Episcopacy == | ||
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*Metropolitan [[Nikitas (Lulias) of Hong Kong|Nikitas (Lulias)]] of Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, 1999-present. | *Metropolitan [[Nikitas (Lulias) of Hong Kong|Nikitas (Lulias)]] of Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, 1999-present. | ||
**Archimandrite [[Daniel (Toyne)]] is the sole priest in Singapore | **Archimandrite [[Daniel (Toyne)]] is the sole priest in Singapore | ||
**Archimandrite [[Jonah (Mourtos)]] is the sole priest in Taiwan. | **Archimandrite [[Jonah (Mourtos)]] is the sole priest in Taiwan. | ||
**Archimandrite [[Vincentius (Escharcha)]] is the senior priest in the Philippines. | **Archimandrite [[Vincentius (Escharcha)]] is the senior priest in the Philippines. | ||
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==Related articles== | ==Related articles== | ||
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*[[Lazarus (Moore)]], missionary in India 1952-1972. | *[[Lazarus (Moore)]], missionary in India 1952-1972. | ||
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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] | ||
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* [http://www.geocities.com/orthodoxchurchsg Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church] in Singapore. | * [http://www.geocities.com/orthodoxchurchsg Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church] in Singapore. | ||
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* [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] | |
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* [http://www.geocities.com/philorthodox/ Holy Theotokos Orthodox Church and Monastery] in Masbate, the Philippines. | * [http://www.geocities.com/philorthodox/ Holy Theotokos Orthodox Church and Monastery] in Masbate, the Philippines. | ||
* [http://www.cs.ust.hk/faculty/dimitris/metro/Phil_major_events.html History of the Church in the Philippines] from 1992-98. | * [http://www.cs.ust.hk/faculty/dimitris/metro/Phil_major_events.html History of the Church in the Philippines] from 1992-98. | ||
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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]. | ||
Revision as of 13:38, June 19, 2006
The Orthodox Metropolitanate of Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, headquartered in Hong Kong, is an eparchy of the Church of Constantinople. Its current bishop is His Eminence Nikitas (Lulias), Metropolitan of Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, which includes Hong Kong, India, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines and Taiwan.
| Orthodox Metropolitanate of Hong Kong and Southeast Asia | |
| Jurisdiction | Constantinople |
| Diocese type | Metropolis |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Current bishop | Metr. Nikitas |
| See(s) | Hong Kong |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong |
| Territory | Hong Kong, India, Singapore, Indonesia, China, Philippines, Taiwan |
| Liturgical language(s) | English, Greek, other native languages |
| Musical tradition | Byzantine Chant |
| Calendar | Revised Julian |
| Population estimate | unknown |
| Official website | OMHKSEA |
The Episcopacy
- Metropolitan Nikitas (Lulias) of Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, 1999-present.
- Archimandrite Daniel (Toyne) is the sole priest in Singapore
- Archimandrite Jonah (Mourtos) is the sole priest in Taiwan.
- Archimandrite Vincentius (Escharcha) is the senior priest in the Philippines.
Related articles
- Lazarus (Moore), missionary in India 1952-1972.
Further reading
External links
- Official Website of the Metropolitanate
- Official Website of the Orthodox Patriarchate of Constantinople
Exarchate of Singapore
- Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church in Singapore.
Exarchate of Taiwan
Exarchate of the Philippines
- Holy Theotokos Orthodox Church and Monastery in Masbate, the Philippines.
- History of the Church in the Philippines from 1992-98.
Exarchate of India
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