On April 19, 2026, the Second Sunday after Pascha, the Sunday of the Apostle Thomas (Antipascha), solemn services were held at the Resurrection Church in Seoul to mark the church’s patronal feast. At the invitation of the Ruling Archbishop, His Eminence Theofan, Archbishop of Korea, His Eminence Jonathan, Archbishop of Abakan and Khakassia, participated in the celebrations.

His Eminence Archbishop Jonathan led the All-Night Vigil with the litiya the previous evening and the Divine Liturgy on the day of the feast. His Eminence Archbishop Theofan and Hierodeacon Nektarios (Lim) co-served with His Eminence Jonathan.

Following the Liturgy, the rites of the many years were recited.

At the conclusion of the service, His Eminence Theofan thanked His Eminence Jonathan for his participation in the celebration and congratulated those gathered on the patronal feast. His Eminence Archbishop Jonathan then addressed the congratulatory message on the patronal feast.

Press Service of the Korean Diocese