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. Currently, this see is held by Metropolitan Nikitas of Hong Kong, and 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, 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
The current ruling bishop is Metropolitan Nikitas (Lulias), who is also serving as the director of the Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute in Berkeley, California.
- The current administrator of the Metropolitanate is the Chancellor, Archimandrite Konstantinos (Tsilis).
- Archimandrite Daniel (Toyne) is the sole priest in Singapore.
- Archimandrite Jonah (Mourtos) is the sole priest in Taiwan.
- Rev Fr Nikitas (Mellios) is the vicar for the Philippines.
- Rev Fr Chrysostomos Manalu is the archepiscopal vicar for Indonesia.
Related articles
- 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
Exarchate of Singapore
- Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church in Singapore.
Exarchate of Taiwan
Exarchate of the Philippines
- Annunciation of the Theotokos Orthodox Cathedral
- Greeks in the Philippines & Their Contribution to the Country
- History of the First Filipino Orthodox Community in the Philippines by Rev. Dr. John Chryssavgis
Exarchate of Indonesia
Exarchate of India
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