Orthodox Metropolitanate of Hong Kong and Southeast Asia
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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), 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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