On September 27, 2025, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Precious and Life-giving Cross of the Lord, solemn services were held in the parishes of the Korean Diocese.

On the eve of the feast, His Eminence Theofan, Archbishop of Korea, led the All-Night Vigil with Litia at the Resurrection Church in Seoul, co-served by Hieromonk Paul (Choi) and Hierodeacon Nektarios (Lim). The Polyeleos and Gospel reading, according to the typikon, took place in the altar. At the Great Doxology, the archpastor performed the bringing out of the Cross and the Rite of Exaltation. Following the Rite, His Eminence anointed the faithful with holy oil.

Hieromonk Theofan (Pozhidaev) served the All-Night Vigil at the Church of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos in Busan.

Archbishop Theofan served the Divine Liturgy on the feast day at the Busan Church, co-served by Hieromonk Theofan (Pozhidaev). Hieromonk Paul (Choi) served the Liturgy at the Seoul Church, co-served by Hierodeacon Nektarios (Lim).

Press Service of the Korean Diocese