All Saints Orthodox Church

Singaraja, Bali

History of Orthodoxy in Bali

Orthodox Mission Journey in Bali, Kupang NTT, and Timor Leste

A Journey of Faith

Beginning from a small chapel on the Island of the Gods, the Parish of All Saints officially started its journey in 2005 at Jl. Dewi Uma No. 3, Bangkang, Baktiseraga, Singaraja, Buleleng, Bali. This parish is shepherded by Father Stephanos Boik Nino and serves around fifty members.

Father Stephanos was ordained as a deacon on June 9, 1998, and as a priest on June 10, 1998, by His Eminence Nikitas Loulias, Metropolitan of Hong Kong and Southeast Asia of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, in Surakarta, Central Java. His ministry began on August 6, 1998.

The Birth of the Orthodox Mission in Bali

This missionary journey began as a mustard seed, sprouting and growing in Bali through the calling of Jero Anna Maria K. Moertini Fedore. A resident of Portland, United States, she often met Elder Ephraim, a monk from Mount Athos and the founder of a monastery in the U.S. Through him, Jero Anna was called to baptism. On April 9, 1995, she, her children, and grandchildren were baptized at the Orthodox Church of the Most-Holy Trinity in Surakarta.

From this calling, the first Orthodox Chapel in Bali was founded on June 29, 1995, named Sts. Peter & Paul, at Jl. Kresna, Gang 1 No. 1. The Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ marked the first Divine Liturgy on the Island of the Gods, celebrated in this chapel.

As the congregation grew, the chapel became too small. A plot of land was purchased, and a new church was built, completed with the help of charitable contributions and the dedication of the faithful. The 108.8-square-meter building was constructed in just three months and five days by Spyridon Agus.

Expanding the Mission

eyond Singaraja, Father Stephanos extended the Orthodox mission to Kuta, Denpasar, beginning in 2002. After various relocations, Divine Liturgies are now celebrated at Villa Kalimera in Kuta, supported by Mrs. Veronika.

In 2004, the mission expanded to NTT (East Nusa Tenggara), beginning in a cottage owned by Mr. Benediktus Bene Kaha. As the congregation grew, a church named Agios Cosmas Aitolos was built on donated land, completed in 2010.

The mission further extended to Timor Leste. The first Divine Liturgy at the Parish of St. Andrew the Apostle in Timor Leste was celebrated on October 25, 2013, at the residence of Savas Marcelino de Carvalho, who was later ordained as a deacon in 2017 and as a priest in 2018 for ministry in Kupang and Dili.

A Reflection on the Lord’s Love

Fr. Stephanos Boik Nino shares a heartfelt reflection:

"Often, we hear stories of despair, yet the Lord’s love is unlike anything of this world. His love is sincere, perpetual, and endless. As a father holds his child’s hand, so does the Lord guide and protect us, never leaving us alone."

Thus saith the Lord in Isaiah 49:15-16:

'Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? Yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee. Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of My hands; thy walls are continually before Me.'

No matter your struggles, know that you are precious in His eyes. Fear not, for He has graven your names upon the palms of His hands (Isaiah 43:1-5). The Lord Jesus be with you always. Amen.

About the Priest

Guided by faith and compassion, our priest leads All Saints Orthodox Church with dedication, serving as a shepherd to our growing community in Bali.

  • Orthodox Priest Bali

    Father Stephanos

    Priest

    Father Stephanos has been a cornerstone of Orthodox Christianity in Bali since the 1990s, tirelessly working to share the faith and nurture a vibrant, loving church community on the island.

Michael Mitrakos

I had the privilege of living in Bali for a year and attending All Saints Orthodox Church during that time. It is such a beautiful, quaint church filled with strong believers and Christ-like people. Father Stephanos is truly amazing—a dedicated shepherd with a heart for God and His people.

Michael Mitrakos

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