“Thy Son, O Pure One, shows Thee, O Theotokos, higher than all creation, by Thy birth from Anna, which magnifies and rejoices all today.” (Kanon, 3rd song, 4 stikhos)

On September 21, 2025, solemn services were held at the Church of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos in Busan, celebrating its patronal feast.

Hieromonk Theofan (Pozhidaev) served the All-Night Vigil with the Litiya the previous evening and the Divine Liturgy on the feast day itself.

Following the Liturgy, a thanksgiving service was held, with the sprinkling of holy water over the faithful, and the rites of the many years were recited.

Following the service, Father Theofan preached a sermon on the occasion of the celebration and congratulated those gathered on the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos and the patronal feast of the Busan parish.

Press Service of the Korean Diocese