1. Who are we?

Holy Trinity Asia is a Christian mission in Setia Alam, Selangor, rooted in the historic and apostolic faith of the ancient Church.

We are an orthodox Christian community faithfully worshiping God according to Holy Scripture, the teachings of the early Church, and the historic Christian tradition passed down from the Apostles. Thus, our worship is liturgical, sacramental, and centered on Jesus Christ.

2. Are visitors welcome?

We warmly welcome seekers, visitors, families, and anyone exploring Christianity.

You do not need to have everything figured out before visiting. Many people come with questions, doubts, or a desire to understand the Christian faith more deeply. We are happy to walk with people patiently through inquiry, catechism, and spiritual guidance.

3. What does "orthodox" mean?

The word "orthodox" means "right belief" or "true worship." It comes from the Greek word ortho + doxia, which means right-glory or right-belief.

Orthodox Christianity refers to the historic faith taught by Jesus Christ, preserved by the Apostles, and confessed by the early Church throughout history.

This includes:

• faithfulness to Holy Scripture,

• the ancient creeds of the Church,

• sacramental worship,

• and continuity with the historic Church.

We believe Christianity is not something reinvented by modern trends or personalities, but a living faith faithfully handed down through generations.

4. Are you Protestant?

We are not Protestant or part of any modern evangelical movements, though our history includes the English Reformation. Our identity is rooted more deeply in the historic and apostolic Church, emphasizing:

• ancient liturgical worship,

• sacramental life,

• continuity with the early Church,

• orthodox Christian theology.

5. What does "catholic" mean? Are you Roman Catholic?

No. We are not Roman Catholic. The word "catholic" originally means "universal" or "whole." It is an ancient Christian term found in the Bible and historic creeds of the Church long before the rise of modern denominations.

When we confess the "one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church," as mentioned in the Nicene Creed, we mean the historic universal and wholeness of the Church founded by Christ that was built upon the Apostles and martyrs.

We share many ancient beliefs and practices with Roman Catholics because both traditions come from the historic primitive Church of the early centuries. However, we are not in communion with their juristidiction.

6. Why are there divided groups of Christianity?

Sadly, it is a reality that Christians are divided into different groups or sects. We do desire unity but it is a very complex situation. 

True unity must be grounded in truth, apostolic faithfulness, and fidelity to the historic Church. External institutional unity alone is insufficient if it requires submission to doctrines and claims that many Christians throughout history did not recognize as part of the ancient catholic faith. Church unity must be rooted in orthodoxy - apostolic continuity and the historic consensus of the Church. However, not everyone follow this path.

7. What kind of worship do you practice?

We practice historic liturgical worship rooted in the ancient Christian tradition. Our worship emphasizes:

• reverence,

• prayer,

• Scripture,

• sacramental life,

• and the presence of God.

Many people today feel spiritually exhausted by modern life, constant distraction, and shallow expressions of religion. Historic Christian worship offers stability, depth, beauty, and spiritual grounding centered on Christ. Our worship follows the English Christian tradition that is rooted in the ancient and apostolic faith of the Church.

8. Why not follow modern worship and be relevant?

Modern society is loud, restless, distracted, and emotionally overstimulated. Many people, including Christians, unknowingly bring this same spirit into worship:

• constant excitement,

• endless stimulation,

• emotional highs,

• personality-driven preaching,

• and entertainment-centered gatherings.

But emotional intensity is not the same thing as spiritual depth. A person can leave a worship service emotionally excited yet remain spiritually unchanged, inwardly restless, and distant from God.

The modern world has trained people to constantly seek stimulation. As a result, many no longer know how to be still, pray deeply, reverence to God, contemplate holiness, or enter sacred presence before God. The soul becomes noisy, fragmented, and spiritually shallow. Liturgical Christian worship calls people out of this chaos and back into the presence of God.

9. Why does your worship look similar to Roman Catholic worship?

Many apostolic Christian churches share ancient forms of worship that developed during the early centuries of Christianity. Before modern denominational divisions, Christians throughout the world worshiped with liturgy, sacraments, liturgical calendars, chants, Scripture readings, prayers, and the Eucharist. Because of this shared historical heritage, our worship may appear familiar to those from Roman Catholic or other liturgical backgrounds.

At the same time, we maintain our own distinct theological convictions and spiritual tradition.

10. What makes Holy Trinity Asia different from many modern churches?

We seek to be faithful with the timeless ancient form of divine worship rather than constantly adapting Christianity to modern trends and cultural movements.

Our focus is not entertainment, celebrity culture, or personality-driven religion, but:

• faithful worship,

• sound doctrine,

• sacramental life,

• spiritual formation.

We believe the Church is a safe haven separated from the world instead of mirroring the temporal things in the world and the constant change of trends.

11. Do you believe in the authority of the Bible?

Yes. We believe Holy Scripture is the inspired Word of God and the supreme authority for Christian faith and life. We also believe the Bible should be read faithfully within the historic understanding of the Church, guided by the witness of the early Christians and the ancient creeds.

12. Do you have Holy Communion?

Yes. Holy Communion, also known as the Eucharist, is the center of Christian worship. We believe Christ truly gives Himself to His people in the sacrament according to His promises in Scripture. We approach the Holy Communion with reverence, faith, and thanksgiving.

13. What do you believe about Baptism?

We believe Baptism is a holy sacrament instituted by Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, new life in Christ, and entrance into the Church. We baptize in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit according to the historic Christian faith. We also practice infant baptism as part of the historic tradition of the Church.

14. What do you believe about Holy Communion or the Eucharist?

We believe the Holy Communion, also known as the Eucharist, once validly consecrated by a bishop or priest, truly becomes the Body and Blood of Christ and has the true presence of Christ according to the promises of Christ as mentioned in Scripture. We believe the Eucharist is not merely a symbolic remembrance, but a holy mystery and sacramental communion with the living Christ for the faithful. We believe this mystery is received by faith, reverence, and thanksgiving as practiced by the historic Church throughout the centuries. 

We do not subscribe dogmatically to the theology of Transubstantiation, nor do we condemn it. We recognize it as one of the philosophical explanations articulated in the medieval period as an apologetic by St. Thomas Aquinas. Ultimately, we accept the mystery of the Eucharist with humility and faith rather than attempting to reduce it purely to human reasoning.

15. Can I attend if I am not from a liturgical or traditional background?

Yes. Many who visit us come from non-liturgical backgrounds or are entirely new to Christianity.

We understand that historic worship may feel unfamiliar at first for those who grew up in modern churches. We are happy to guide visitors gently and help them understand the meaning behind the prayers, Scripture readings, sacraments, and liturgy.

16. Are you part of a larger group?

We are part of a global communion known as The Emmanuel Communion, under the province and supervision of Archbishop Dr. Augustine Thomas.

17. Can an existing Church or group join you?

Yes. You may write in your petition to our priest or directly contact our Archbishop. There is a process of guiding people to join us. 

18. Where are you located?

Holy Trinity Asia gathers in Setia Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.

We welcome those throughout Klang Valley and beyond who are seeking historic, orthodox, and sacramental Christianity.