It was founded by an Act of the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, at the session of January 9, 2008, by separation from the Holy Metropolis of Hong Kong. It encompasses Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Timor, the Maldives, Bangladesh, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan.
Administration:
Seat in Singapore.
Orthodox Metropolitanate of Singapore and South Asia.
Mailing address:
896 Dunearn Road, 04-08 Sime Darby Centre
Singapore 589472
Tel. (0065) 31080257
E-mail: office@omsgsa.org
Web site: www.omsgsa.org
General Archdiocesan Vicar:
Secretary: Maria Makri-Ho.
Special Advisors: Matthew Auja, John-Kevin Lee.
Metropolitan Council:
President: His Eminence the Metropolitan.
Members: Archimandrite Daniel Toyne, Protopresbyter Chrysostomos Manalu, and Messrs. Paul Bharat, Andreas Gkoros, Theodoros Kofidis.
Archdiocesan Vicar of Singapore:
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Archdiocesan Vicar of India:
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Archdiocesan Vicar of Indonesia:
Protopresbyter Chrysostomos Manalu.
PARISHES – COMMUNITIES OF THE HOLY METROPOLIS OF SINGAPORE
SINGAPORE
Cathedral Church of the Resurrection of the Lord
Catholic Archdiocesan Education Centre (CAEC)
Mailing address: 2 Highland Road, Singapore 549102
Website: www.orthodoxchurch.sg
Email: cathedral@omsgsa.org
INDIA
Seat:
Transfiguration of the Savior, Calcutta.
Greek Orthodox Church,
2A Library Rd., Kalighat Calcutta-700026, India.
Tel. (0091) 3324642997
Fax: (0091) 3324647170
Parish Priest: Presbyter Mokios Chakraborty.
Deacon: Minas Charadas.
Traveling Priests: Presbyters Victor Jana, Konstantinos Kar, and Philippos Mondal. Protopresbyter Andreas Mondal.
Chapel of the Prophet Elijah, Greek Cemetery.
Historic Greek Cemetery of the 18th century.
Served on a rotating basis.
Parishes
Church of Saint Nektarios
Akhina
Parish Priest: Presbyter Demetrios Das.
Church of Saint Charalambos
Kaknan
Parish Priest: Presbyter Konstantinos Kar.
Church of Saint John the Forerunner
Modina.
Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul
Thakuranichak
Parish Priest: Presbyter Patapios Bhowmik.
Church of Saint Nicholas
Narendrachak
Parish Priest: Presbyter Iakovos Samanta.
Church of Saint Apostle Thomas
Arambag.
Parish Priest: Presbyter Iakovos Samanta.
Church of Saint John the Forerunner
Ghospur
Parish Priest: Presbyter Iakovos Samanta.
Church of Saint Demetrios
Damodarpur
Parish Priest: Presbyter Nektarios Darjee.
Church of Saints Raphael, Nicholas, and Irene
Ghoradah
Presbyter Victor Jana.
Church of Saint Andrew
Dirghagram
Presbyter Mokios Chakraborty.
Church of the Presentation of the Theotokos
Bakeswar
Presbyter Mokios Chakraborty.
Thirteen more Orthodox Communities operate with catechists in charge:
Parish of Nadapur — Director: Angelos Das.
Parish of Parul — Director: Vasileios Ghosh.
Parish of Boramar — Director: Ioannis Samanta.
Parish of Boluri — Director: Athanasios Ran.
Parish of Damodarpur — Director: Stephanos Majhi.
Parish of Kakdeep — Director: Matthew Pandey.
Parish of Falta — Director: Panagiotis Bishoi.
Parish of Tanrui — Director: Christos Bhandai.
Parish of Gamaria — Director: Christos Das.
Parish of Chouka — Director: Socrates Kar.
Parish of Sukhchand Pur — Director: Maria Bohwmik.
Parish of Ghoshpur — Director: Fr. Demetrios Samanta.
Parish of Ghoradah — Director: Fr. Victor Jana.
Missionary Work
It includes pastoral visits, catechesis, and the celebration of Holy Services in all the aforementioned areas of West Bengal. Liturgical and spiritual books are translated and printed in all local dialects. Seminars are held for the continuing education of the clergy, and Scripture and Catechetical gatherings are organized for the faithful and catechumens.
Philanthropic Work
Director: Nun Nektaria Paradeisi.
1. Girls’ Orphanage in Bakeswar with 120 residents.
2. Boys’ Orphanage in Bakeswar with 29 residents.
3. 1 Dental Clinic, 1 Medical Clinic, and 1 Ophthalmology Clinic at the premises of the Girls’ Orphanage.
4. 6 medical clinics in various areas (Kalighat, Naihati, Akhina, Ghoshpur, Thakuranichak, and Dirghagram), providing free medical care.
5. 6 four-grade Primary Schools (Monachorpur, Dirghagram, Kankan, Thakuranichak, Ghoradah, and the new English School “Saint Ignatius” in Bakeswar)
with free tuition.
6. Technical School for the training of underprivileged girls.
7. Boarding School and School for blind children.
8. Daily distribution of breakfast to 300 underprivileged children.
9. Distribution of lunch to the elderly, the sick, and the homeless.
10. Distribution of food, clothing, medicine, and school supplies to those in need.
INDONESIA
Parishes:
SUMATRA
1. Church of Saint Demetrios, Medan.
Address:
Jalan Kapiten Purba I, Simalingkar, Medan, Sumatera Utara, 20141.
Tel.: 006261-8368-747. Fax: 0062-61-8366-119.
E-mail: orthodox@medan.wasantara.net.id.
Parish Priest: Protopresbyter Chrysostomos Manalu.
2. Church of Saint Catherine, Medan.
Address:
Jalan Sembahe Baru, Tanjung Anom, Medan, Sumatera Utara.
Tel.: 006261-8368-747.
Parish Priest: Protopresbyter Chrysostomos Manalu.
3. Church of Saint Eudokia, Hausisada-Sada.
Address:
Jalan Parmonangan, Hausisada-Sada, Tarutung, Sumatera Utara.
Tel.: 006261-8368-747.
Parish Priest: Presbyter Athanasios Manalu.
4. Church of Saint Nicholas, Najambean.
Address:
Jalan Najambena, Najambean, Aek Raja, North Sumatra.
Tel.: 006261-8368-747.
Parish Priest: Presbyter Athanasios Manalu.
5. Church of the Resurrection of the Lord, Siparbue.
Address: Desa Siparbue, Horisan-Parmonangan, Tarutung, Sumatera Utara.
Tel.: 006261-8368-747.
Parish Priest: Presbyter Athanasios Manalu.
6. Church of Saint Nicholas, Nias.
Address: Jalan Yos Sudarso Km. 4,5, Gunung Sitoli, Nias, Sumatera Utara.
Tel.: 006261-8368-747.
Parish Priest: Protopresbyter Chrysostomos Manalu.
7. Church of Saint Catherine, Bawolato Nias.
Address: Hilifaosi, Bawolato, Gunung Sitoli, Nias, Sumatera Utara.
Tel.: 006261-8368-747.
Parish Priest: Protopresbyter Chrysostomos Manalu.
8. Church of Saint John the Forerunner, Ramonia.
Address: Ramonia, Tanjung Beringin, Lubuk Pakam, North Sumatra.
Tel.: 0062-61-8368-747.
Parish Priest: Protopresbyter Chrysostomos Manalu.
10. Church of the Annunciation of the Theotokos, Nias Barat.
Address: Hiligeo, Lahomi, Nias Barat, North Sumatra.
Tel.: 0062-61-8368-747.
Parish Priest: Protopresbyter Chrysostomos Manalu.
11. Church of Saint Ephraim, Sumbul.
Address: Lae Rias, Sumbul, Sidingkalang, North Sumatra.
Tel.: 0062-61-8368-747.
Parish Priest: Protopresbyter Chrysostomos Manalu.
12. Church of the Annunciation of the Theotokos, Pargambiran.
Address: Pargambiran, Sumbul, Sidingkalang, North Sumatra.
Tel.: 0062-61-8368-747.
Parish Priest: Protopresbyter Chrysostomos Manalu.
BOYOLALI, CENTRAL JAVA
1. Church of Saint Catherine, Boyolali.
Address:
Garen RT 01/04, Pandeyan, Ngemplak, Boyolali, Central Java.
Tel.: 0062-818 259 811.
Parish Priest: Presbyter Methodios Sri Gunarjo.
2. Church of Saints Cyril and Methodios, Boyolali.
Address:
Grasak, Kismoyoso, Ngemplak, Boyolali, Central Java.
Tel.: 0062-818 259 811.
Parish Priest: Presbyter Methodios Sri Gunarjo.
3. Church of Saint Fanourios, Boyolali.
Address:
Garen RT 01/04, Pandeyan, Ngemplak, Boyolali, Central Java.
Tel.: 0062-818 259 811.
Parish Priest: Presbyter Methodios Sri Gunarjo.
4. Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos, Boyolali.
Address:
Karang Sono, Manggung, Ngemplak, Boyolali, Central Java.
Tel.: 0062-818 259 811.
Parish Priest: Presbyter Methodios Sri Gunarjo.
MOJOKERTO, EAST JAVA
1. Church of the Transfiguration of the Savior, Mojokerto.
Ταχ. διεύθυνσις: Jalan Muria Raya No.10, Wates, RT 003/RW 003, Mojokerto, 61 317, East Java.
Tel. 0062-8564 5150 855.
Parish Priest: Presbyter Timotheos Joko Wumbarwibowo.
2. Church of the Annunciation of the Theotokos, Jember.
Address: Jalan Doho I No.2, Jember, East Java.
Tel. 0062-8564 5150 855.
Parish Priest: Presbyter Timotheos Joko Wumbarwibowo.
3. Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos, Mojokerto.
Address: Mojokerto, 61 317, East Java.
Tel. 0062-8564 5150 855.
Parish Priest: Presbyter Timotheos Joko Wumbarwibowo.
SURABAYA, EAST JAVA
1. Church of Saint Nicholas, Surabaya.
Address: Perum Taman Pondok Indah Blok RX 2-3, Wiyung, Surabaya, East Java.
Tel. 0062-8880 35 26 129.
Parish Priest: Presbyter Ioannis Bambang.
2. Church of Saint Demetrios, Mojokerto.
Address: Jalan Gatul V/7, Mojokerto 63 14, East Java.
Tel. 0062-8880 35 26 129.
Parish Priest: Presbyter Ioannis Bambang.
YOGYAKARTA, CENTRAL JAVA
1. Church of Saint Dionysios of Zakynthos, Yogyakarta.
Address: Kricak Kidul, Yogyakarta 55242, Central Java.
Tel. 0062-274589881.
Parish Priest: Presbyter Lazaros Bambang Sucanto.
CILACAP, CENTRAL JAVA
1. Church of Saint Catherine, Cilacap.
Address: Jalan Bawean No.120/28, RT03/RW 01, Gunung Simping, Cilacap, Central Java 53 224.
Tel. 0062-818252542.
Parish Priest: Presbyter Matthew Bambang Wahyu Budiharjo.
2. Orthodox Community of Kawunganten.
Parish Priest: Presbyter Matthew Bambang Wahyu Budiharjo.
JAKARTA, INDONESIA
1. Church of the Theophany of Christ, Jakarta.
Address: Jalan Meriam Komplex Kodam, Kalimalang, Jakarta.
Tel. 0062-21-92804253.
Parish Priest: Presbyter Gavriil Raul Rehatta.
BALI, INDONESIA
1. Holy Church of All Saints, Singaraja, Bali.
Postal address:
Jln. Dewi Huma No. 3, RT IV, Dusun, Bangkang, Desa Baktisrage, Singaraja, Bali, Postal Address: P.O. Box 325 Banyuasri, Singaraja 81116, Bali.
Tel. +62-0362-31150.
Parish Priest: Presbyter Stephanos Boik Nino.
2. Orthodox Community of Denpasar, Bali.
Parish Priest: Presbyter Stephanos Boik Nino.
3. Saint Cosmas the Aetolian, Kupang, Timor.
Parish Priest: Presbyter Stephanos Boik Nino.
SOLO, CENTRAL JAVA
1. Holy Church of the Holy Trinity, Solo.
Postal address: Sumber Tranquilan Rt 02 Rw15 Solo, Central Java, 57100.
(The church is under occupation by ROCOR.)
HOLY MONASTERY
1. Holy Monastery of the Dormition of the Theotokos, Medan.
Postal address:
Jalan Sembahe Baru, Tanjung Anom, Pancur Batu, Deli Serdang, North Sumatera.
Abbess: Nun Agni.
Professed Nuns: 2.
Philanthropic Work
SCHOOLS
1. Saint Sophia Orthodox School
(Kindergarten, Elementary School, Junior High School, Senior High School)
Jalan Sembahe Baru, Tanjung Anom, Pancur Batu, Deli Serdang
North Sumatera.
2. Saint Niketas Orthodox School
(Kindergarten, Elementary School)
Jalan Tanjung Mulia, GG. Padi, LK. XVIII, Medan Deli, 20241
North Sumatera.
3. Saint Nicholas Orthodox School
(Junior High School)
Jalan Yos Sudarso, KM. 4.1, Desa Hilihao, Gunung Sitoli
Nias, North Sumatera.
4. Saint Paul
Theological School
Jalan Kapiten Purba I, Simalingkar, Medan, 20141
North Sumatera.
5. Academy of Information Technology and Business Administration
(Academy of Computers and Management)
Jalan Setia Budi No. 20 A–D, Tanjung Sari, Medan
North Sumatera.
BOYOLALI
1. Saint Sophia
Orthodox Kindergarten
Boyolali, Karang Sono, Sunggingan, Boyolali, Central Java
Indonesia.
MOJOKERTO
1. Saint Sophia
Orthodox Kindergarten
Mojokerto. Jalan Gatul V/7, Mojokerto 61314
East Java.
Orphanages
1. Saint Anna Orphanage
Jalan Kapiten Purba I, Simalingkar, Medan, 20141, North Sumatera.
Orphans: 17.
2. Saint Sophia Orphanage
Jalan Kapiten Purba I, Simalingkar, Medan, 20141, North Sumatera.
Orphans: 11.
3. Saint Demetrios Orphanage
Jalan Kapiten Purba I, Simalingkar, Medan, 20141, North Sumatera.
Orphans: 15.
4. Saint Catherine Orphanage
Jalan Sembahe Baru, Tanjung Anom, Pancur Batu, Deli Serdang, North Sumatera.
Orphans: 25.
5. Apostle Thomas Orphanage
Singaraja, Bali.
Orphans: 30.
Hospital
1. “Theotokos” Hospital
Medan, Sumatera.
Jalan Kapiten Purba I, Simalingkar, Medan, 20141, North Sumatera.
In addition, programs for financial assistance to the poor, food distribution, clothing, and medicines for indigent families are being developed. Scholarships are granted to candidates for the clergy.
PAKISTAN
Holy Church of Saint Alexander, Lahore.
Parish Priest: Fr. Ioannis Tanveer.
Orthodox Community of Wazirabad.
Parish Priest: Fr. Ioannis Tanveer.
Charitable Work
Programs for the education of illiterate and indigent girls. Material and psychological support for abused women and children. Distribution of humanitarian aid to victims of natural disasters. Distribution of clothing, medicines, and basic necessities to poor families. Scholarships for indigent students.
MALAYSIA
Orthodox Community of the Holy Forerunner in Kuala Lumpur.
The Divine Liturgy is celebrated on the last Sunday of each month by Archimandrite Daniel Toyne.
Note: In other regions, liturgical care for Orthodox faithful is provided by itinerant priests.


