The Holy Synod of Russian Orthodox Christian Church (Moscow Patriarchate) made its decision to open the St. Nicholas’ parish in Bangkok in 1999
Recently, an ancient Virgin Mary relic touched by Jesus and believed responsible for countless miracles visited Thailand for the first time. The visit by the Holy Ark of the Cincture coincided with the 20th anniversary of the Orthodox Christian Church in Thailand. It was a stunning way to honor the occasion with the first ever visit of the Holy Ark of the Cincture to this nation and then on wards through South East Asia
The official visit of Russian President V. V. Putin to Thailand in 2003 and the return official visit of Her Majesty Queen of Thailand Sirikit in 2007 tied anew the historical chain of mutual sympathy between Russia and Thailand through the church
Every religion has its holy relics. Many are attributed to both small and great miracles. For the Orthodox Christian Church the 2,000 year old cincture or belt of Mary, the Mother of Jesus is one such precious artifact. The belt is kept in a box. Tradition says the belt or girdle was made by the Virgin Mary herself, out of camelhair and touched by Jesus Christ
Parishes in Thailand
- St. Nicholas’ Church in Bangkok
- Parish in the name of Holy Life-Giving Trinity in Phuket
- Parish in the name of All Saints in Pattaya
- Parish in honor of the Protection of Mother of God, Pattaya
- Dormition of the Mother of God monastic community, Rachatburi
- The Holy Ascension Parish on Samui island, Surat Thani
- Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Great Prince Vladimir church, Chiang Mai
Thailand hosts many religions and the Travel Asia and Beyond TV team were interested in reporting about this important event for the Orthodox Christian Church based in Thailand.
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