Sri Lanka: Orthodox Metropolitanate of Singapore and South Asia – Ecumenical Patriarchate

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Sri Lanka:

Orthodox Metropolitanate of Singapore and South Asia –

Ecumenical Patriarchate

Source:

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The Orthodox Metropolitanate of Singapore was founded with the decision of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in 2008 after being detached from the Orthodox Metropolitanate of Hong Kong.

Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Timor, Maldives islands, Bangladesh, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan are under the spiritual jurisdiction of the Orthodox Metropolitanate.

The Mission of the Orthodox Church in South Asia, is to be faithful in fulfilling the commandment of Christ to “Go into all the world and make disciples of all Nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that He has commanded” so that all people may be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth:

To preach, in accordance with God’s will, the fullness of the gospel of the Kingdom to the peoples of South East Asia and to invite them to become members of the Orthodox Church.

To utilize for her mission the various languages of the peoples of this continent.

To be the body of Christ in South East Asia and to be faithful to the tradition of the Holy Orthodox Church.

To witness to the truth, and by God’s grace and in the power of the Holy Spirit, to reveal Christ’s way of sanctification and eternal salvation to all.

The address of the Offices of the Orthodox Metropolitanate in Singapore is the following:

Orthodox Metropolitanate of Singapore and South Asia

896 Dunearn Road,

04-08 Sime Darby Centre,

Singapore 589472

Tel. (+65) 31080257
Website: http://www.omsgsa.org Email: office@omsgsa.org

The Orthodox Faith

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Fr. Seraphim Bell, Scotland & USA:

“I became Orthodox for one reason: Obedience to the Truth”

The Orthodox Faith

Readings on The Church The Nicene Creed – The Symbol of Faith of Orthodox Christians. The Orthodox Church – the orthodox teaching, some contemporary questions, and more facts about how the Orthodox Churches are built. I Believe…: A Short Exposition of Orthodox Doctrine The Church is One – by Alexei Khomiakov, 1804–1860 Origin of the Orthodox Church Finding the New Testament Church by Jon E. Braun Beginning Orthodoxy – Part I | Part II Where Is the True Church? Information on Churches and Sectarianism – Part I | Part II Thoughts about the Kingdom of God, or the Church – by Bishop Alexander (Mileant) On the Holy Scriptures Where did the Bible come from? About the Holy Bible – by Bishop Nathanael (Lvov, 1906-1985) Understanding the Bible (Part 1) Understanding the Bible (Part 9) – The Book of Revelation How to Read the Bible – by Bishop Kallistos Ware The Gospel Parables – by Bishop Alexander (Mileant) The Old Testament in the New Testament Church – by Protopresbyter Michael Pomazansky The Law of God: The Basics, Old Testament – by Archpriest Seraphim Slobodskoy The Law of God: The New Testament – by Archpriest Seraphim Slobodskoy The Law of God: On Faith, Life, Services – by Archpriest Seraphim Slobodskoy The Sermon on the Mount The Old Testament Regarding the Messiah Sermon on the Mount – Matthew chapter 5-7 – by Blessed Theophilact On Prayer, Worship, Holy Spirit St. Seraphim of Sarov – On Acquisition of the Holy Spirit Let us Learn to pray – advices given by Holy Theofan the Recluse The Divine Services – by Archipriest Seraphim Slobodskoy The Holy Spirit and His Varieties of Gifts – by Rev. George Mastrantonis Prayers for Different Occasions Church Saints & Fathers – lives and words of salvation The Life and Teachings of Elder Siluan – by Bishop Alexander and Natalia Bufius Selected Sermons of Saint John of Shanghai and San Francisco – Part I | Part II | Part III Saint Nektarios of Egina (1846-1920) Saint John of Kronstadt – Part I | Part II – by Bishop Alexander (Mileant) A Spiritual Portrait of Saint John of Kronstadt – by Archimandrite Constantine (Zaitzev, 1888-1975) St. Seraphim of Sarov – Life and Teachings Elder Paisios the New of Mount Athos Ambrose – Elder of Optina – by Bishop Alexander (Mileant), translated by Seraphim Larin Articles by Fr. Seraphim Rose The spiritual life in this world – excerpts from the sermons of Archbishop Sergious (Korolev) of Prague The martyr of Christ Nun Heruvima – Petru Voda Monastery, Romania Journey to Heaven – Part I & II | Part III – by Saint Tikhon’s of Zadonsk The Way into the Kingdom of Heaven – by Saint Innokenty Bishop of Alaska Instructions of the Holy Fathers on Spiritual Life – Part I | Part II | Part III – by Bishop Alexander (Mileant) Various Orthodox Readings Charismatic Revival As a Sign of the Times by Fr. Seraphim Rose End of the World – an inside look at the end of the world and the Second Coming of Christ. On the Law of God A Comparison of the Mysticism of Francis of Assisi With That of St. Seraphim of Sarov At the threshold of Fiery Gehenna – teachings of the Orthodox Church concerning Evil Spirits and God’s Judgment over Them. From “Orthodoxy and the Religion of the Future” – by Seraphim Rose Dogmas and Opinions – by Protopresbyter Michael Pomazansky FAITH — Key to God’s Treasury – by Bishop Alexander (Mileant) Apologetic Notes – Part I | Part II – by Archpresbyter Father Michael Pomazansky Rock Music – from a Christian Viewpoint The Temple of God — an island of Heaven on our sinful earth – by Bishop Alexander (Mileant) Apologetic Sketches – by Bishop Alexander (Mileant) The Great Feast Days of the Orthodox Church Celibacy, Marriage or “free love”… — Which way to choose? – by Bishop Alexander (Mileant) Conscience – God’s Voice In Mankind – by Bishop Alexander (Mileant) Orthodox Psychotherapy – by Dr. Dmitri Aleksandrovici Avdeev Talks about Faith – by Archbishop Nathanael (Lvov)

What’s Orthodoxy?

Origin of the Eastern Orthodox Church

The Orthodox Church began at Pentecost. It was founded by our Lord Jesus Christ, when after His Ascension, He sent down upon His Apostles the Holy Spirit who proceeds from God the Father as is written in the New Testament. The Orthodox Church of today can trace its history back to the New Testament Church in unbroken continuity. The Apostles, as per our Lord’s command, preached the Gospel of Jesus Christ and founded churches in Europe, Asia and Africa. Under the direction of the Apostles and their successors, whom they appointed to carry on their mission, the Orthodox Church began to thrive. At each city and town that the Apostles traveled they would appoint a bishop to continue to minister to the faithful, before leaving on their missionary journeys. As the Church grew, the bishops in turn had to appoint priests and deacons to help them with their flock.

• Origin of the Orthodox Church
• The Orthodox Church in the First Centuries after Christ
• The Spread of Orthodox Christianity
• The Great Schism: Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism
• Continuity vs Reformation
• Orthodoxy in America
• The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America

The Orthodox Faith

• God
• Jesus Christ
• The Holy Spirit
• The Virgin Mary
• The Bible
• Holy Tradition
• The Sacraments
• Icons
• The Clergy and the Laity

Back to the First Church

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Finding the New Testament Church

Written by Jon E. Braun, Edited by Bishop Alexander Mileant

THERE IS A PREDICTABLY RELIABLE WAY to tackle the problem of who is right. Rather than trying to decide which of the over 2,500 Christian groups in North America keeps the original faith best by studying what they are like right now, we can start from the beginning of the Church itself and work our way through history to the present.

The birthday of the Church was Pentecost, the day the Holy Spirit descended on the twelve Apostles in the Upper Room. That day some 3,000 souls believed in Christ and were baptized. When the first Christian community began, “they continued steadfastly in the Apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread (Communion), and in prayers” (Act 2:42).

From Jerusalem, the faith in Christ spread throughout Judea, to Samaria (Acts 8), to Antioch and the Gentiles (Acts 13), where we find new converts and new churches throughout Asia Minor and other countries of the Roman Empire.

From the pages of the Epistles and the book of Acts, we learn that the Church was not simply another organization in Roman society. The Lord Jesus Christ had given the promise of the Holy Spirit “will guide you into all truth” (John 16:13). That promise was fulfilled at Pentecost, when the Church was given birth as an divine institution far above all earthly organizations. In Ephesians (Eph. 2:21) St. Paul called it “a holy temple of the Lord.” The Church was a dynamic organism, the living Body of Jesus Christ. She made an indelible impact in the world, and those who became part of her were inwardly renewed.

But we also discover in the New Testament itself that the Church had her share of problems. All was not perfection. Individuals in the Church sought to lead her off the path the Apostles established, and they had to be dealt with along with the errors they invented. Even whole local communities lapsed on occasion and had to be called to repentance. The Church in Laodicea is a vivid example (Revelation ch. 3). Discipline was administered for the sake of purity in the Church. But there was growth and a maturing even as the Church was attacked from within and without. The same Spirit who gave her birth gave her power to correct and purify her members. The Church grew and became strong until she eventually covered the whole of the Roman Empire.

• Introduction

• Back to the First Church

• The second century and on

• After a thousand years – a parting of the ways

• The schism

• The West: reformation and counter-reformation

• The Orthodox Church today

• Conclusion

• Addendum: Timeline of Church history

• The creed

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ORTHODOX PHOTOS

Written by Protopresbyter Thomas Hopko

The Orthodox Faith series is intended to provide basic, comprehensive information on the faith and life of the Orthodox Church. It consists of four volumes and is available for purchase from SVS Press.
Protopresbyter Thomas Hopko (1939–2015) was professor of dogmatic theology and served as dean of St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary. Alongside his numerous books and articles, Father Thomas was also renowned as a gifted speaker and homilist.

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• Volume I – Doctrine

  Volume 1 contains three sections: the sources of Christian Doctrine, the main doctrines of the Orthodox Church present by way of commentary on the Nicene Creed, and an explanation of the doctrine of the Holy Trinity.

• Volume II – Worship

  Volume 2 contains 5 sections

• Volume III – Bible and Church History

  Volume 3 contains one section on the contents and interpretation of the Bible, and one section on the history of the Church, emphasizing the main theological, liturgical and spiritual development of each century.

• Volume IV – Spirituality

  Volume 4 deals with the main themes of Christian Life: prayer, fasting, repentance, the virtues, witness in the world, and communion with God.

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ORTHODOX CHURCH IN AMERICA

These Truths We Hold

The Holy Orthodox Church: Her Life and Teachings

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ORTHODOXY IN AMERICA

The following articles on Orthodoxy are from the book, These Truths We Hold – The Holy Orthodox Church: Her Life and Teachings, published by and available from Saint Tikhon’s Seminary Press:

Church History A History of the Orthodox Church Orthodoxy in America Orthodoxy in the World Feasts of the Church The Feast of Feasts – Pascha The Twelve Great Feasts Various Other Feasts Orthodox Dogma and Doctrine Holy Tradition The Beatitudes The Christian Ethic The Mother of God The Symbol of Faith The Ten Commandments Orthodox Icons Holy Icons Icon Not-Made-By-Hands Icons of the Mother of God Orthodox Monasticism The Monastic Grades The Monastic Tonsure Orthodox Prayer Communing with God in Prayer The Church’s Prayer for the Dead Orthodox Scripture The Holy Bible The New Testament The Old Testament Greek Editions to The Old Testament  Used in Church Where to Find Orthodox Symbolism The Cross The Other Symbols Orthodox Worship Fasting Fasting Rules Fasting Seasons and Days Glossary of Liturgical Terms Great Lent and Pascha Liturgical Books Liturgical Gestures Liturgical Music Services of the Daily Cycle The Divine Liturgy The Five Cycles Sacraments of the Church Church Mysteries Holy Baptism Holy Chrismation Holy Communion Holy Matrimony Holy Orders Holy Repentance Holy Unction The Church Building and Its Servers The Altar and Its Furnishings The Bells The Candles and Their Symbolism The Church Building The Clergy The Iconostasis The Sacristy and Vestry

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