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Hi all, today was an auspicious day in the history of the local Perth Melkite parish - a Vietnamese lady entered the Catholic Church and was baptised, chrismated, and communed by Fr. Samer. Witnesses include yours truly. Perth is truly going to beckon with South-east Asian Melkites. 
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Are there any byzcaths in Vietnam heading there on Wednesday
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We've already got a couple, plus a number of Filipinos, Hispanics and blacks. The Christian East can appeal to all peoples, and for all sorts of reasons.
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We have had a few Hispanics in our parish lately. However, it seems we always have Asians coming into visit.
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Been praying for the conversion of Asian, have an icon of the boxer rebellion martyrs and always every evening light a candle in front of it.
Been praying too for the conversion of the Muslims through the intercession of our Lady of Victory.
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Are there any byzcaths in Vietnam heading there on Wednesday
Stephanos I Bless, Father, I've not seen anything on the net regarding any Byzantines in VietNam. The ROC made overtures about building a temple there, but I don't know if the plans ever came to fruition; I do know that Divine Liturgies have been served in Russian embassies there on occasion. As we know from several of our members (none of whom we've heard from in a while, regretably), there is interest regarding the Byzantines in the Phillipines and there are active Orthodox congregations there (EP definitely and possibly ROC and Antiochian). Interest has been expressed in having a Byzantine missions established in both Malaysia and Singapore; ROCOR is active already - in both, I believe, and there is an Armenian Apostolic parish in one or the other. I can't remember which but, as memory serves, the Armenians allowed Father Serge the use of their temple to serve the Divine Liturgy on his visit a few years ago. The ROC has a parish and missions in Thailand; I don't think that the EP does as yet, although its clergy (from HK, I believe) have served the Divine Liturgy there. I saw an on-line reference to a Coptic Orthodox mission there as well, but have never been able to nail down anything definitive on that. There has also been talk of trying to establish ROC missions in both Laos and Cambodia but, to date, I think that only occasional presbyteral visitations have been made - serving at embassies, I suspect. Prayers that you have a safe and blessed trip. Many years, Neil
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today was an auspicious day in the history of the local Perth Melkite parish - a Vietnamese lady entered the Catholic Church and was baptised, chrismated, and communed by Fr. Samer. Witnesses include yours truly. Perth is truly going to beckon with South-east Asian Melkites. Collin, Wonderful news and, as you say, continuing proof of the openness of our Churches to all and the broadening of its base of faithful! May she be blessed with many years in her new-found faith! Many years, Neil
"One day all our ethnic traits ... will have disappeared. Time itself is seeing to this. And so we can not think of our communities as ethnic parishes, ... unless we wish to assure the death of our community."
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Are there any byzcaths in Vietnam heading there on Wednesday
Stephanos I Bless, Father, I've not seen anything on the net regarding any Byzantines in VietNam. The ROC made overtures about building a temple there, but I don't know if the plans ever came to fruition; I do know that Divine Liturgies have been served in Russian embassies there on occasion. As we know from several of our members (none of whom we've heard from in a while, regretably), there is interest regarding the Byzantines in the Phillipines and there are active Orthodox congregations there (EP definitely and possibly ROC and Antiochian). Interest has been expressed in having a Byzantine missions established in both Malaysia and Singapore; ROCOR is active already - in both, I believe, and there is an Armenian Apostolic parish in one or the other. I can't remember which but, as memory serves, the Armenians allowed Father Serge the use of their temple to serve the Divine Liturgy on his visit a few years ago. The ROC has a parish and missions in Thailand; I don't think that the EP does as yet, although its clergy (from HK, I believe) have served the Divine Liturgy there. I saw an on-line reference to a Coptic Orthodox mission there as well, but have never been able to nail down anything definitive on that. There has also been talk of trying to establish ROC missions in both Laos and Cambodia but, to date, I think that only occasional presbyteral visitations have been made - serving at embassies, I suspect. Prayers that you have a safe and blessed trip. Many years, Neil Well, with regards to the newly-baptised yesterday, she's a migrant from Vietnam. I haven't heard of anything going on in Vietnam per se. I am pretty sure that there is interest in a Byzantine mission there. Our priest went there last year and told us that they indeed want a Byzantine mission. However, flying a priest or training a local priest will be some of the obstacles to look out for and the Philippines is not exactly in good financial shape either. However, you are right, both the EP and Antioch have missions there. Malaysia used to have an Armenian Apostolic community decades ago in Penang. They have all died away, unfortunately. The church in Singapore still stands, and I am unsure if there is still a community there. I do know that it is used occasionally. Edward Yong can vouch for that. Indonesia is also another place to look out for. Both the ROC and the EP have missions there, but there are some who want an Eastern Catholic presence there as well. So far, they've already started a study group and are supported by a traditional Latin priest, who has indicated that he is interested in learning a new rite. As for Malaysia, there is currently an EP mission there who is headed by the priest from Singapore (Fr. Daniel Toyne), a Coptic Orthodox mission (Fr. Joseph Sim), and also a Syrian-Malankara Orthodox mission (Fr. Philip Thomas - Malaysia's first Orthodox priest). Thats all I can say now.
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Whoops, did not mean to leave Indonesia out - knew I'd forget at least one country  Many years, Neil
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Whoops, did not mean to leave Indonesia out - knew I'd forget at least one country Many years, Neil Haha, its all cool mate. But ah, it is indeed a time of fresh air. Lol.
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Malaysia, then Vietnam. How about Indonesia?
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Good morning from vietnam
hard to find mases hêre
anyone knơ a sight to find out mass times?
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Good morning from vietnam
hard to find mases hêre
anyone knơ a sight to find out mass times? Bless, Father, If you are in Ho Chi Minh City, you might try a call to the Archdiocese (French will likely work, if not English) - Phone number is 08-930-3828 (not sure if the 08 is required in-country). Another alternative, someone at the US Consulate may have the info. The phone is 84-8-3520-4200. If you're elsewhere, you can get phone nos. for any of the other jurisdictions at Catholic-hierarchy.org [catholic-hierarchy.org]Many years, Neil
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Just returned from Vietnam and a wonderful visit.
The highlight of course was the Sunday Mass at the Cathedral of St Joseph which was in French.
Introduced myself to the priest saying the Mass and had a great conversation with him, the rector of the seminary and another seminarian. Their seminary is jammed full.
It was indeed truly edifying.
Stephanos I
Next time I have been invited back to say Mass.
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