Martial Law in Mindanao following ISIS attack

Philippines soldiers battle ISIS-linked gunmen on Marawi city streets

A group of heavily-armed militants have stormed a city in the Philippines, and engaged in firefights with the national army. More…

This is in the north of Mindanao, the island where our mission works, but none of the Orthodox parishes or mission communities are in near Marawi City.

Please pray that the violence will be ended and that the people will be free from fear.

Update from the major city in our province:
Davao on lockdown: Mayor Sara Duterte tells public to stay at home