Visit of the Bishops of Bunia, Jinja and Assos to our Fraternity

Bishop Nektarios of Gulu and Northern Uganda presents the urgent needs of Orthodox mission: church construction, education, humanitarian aid, and water access. He highlights the symbolic transformation of Joseph Kony’s house into a Holy Church, turning terror into hope.

Metropolitan Myron of New Zealand announces the ordination of Fr. Timothy Triantafyllou in Fiji and the voluntary missionary service of a priestly family who recently relocated from Melbourne.

Mission work primarily means preaching and transmission of faith, not just buildings and philanthropy. Economic support is needed for missionaries to expand Orthodoxy in Africa.

His Grace briefed on his missionary activities and the progress of the construction of the Holy Church of Saint Athanasius in Serete, Colombia, which is funded by the Fraternity.

The Holy Diocese of Goma continues its pastoral work despite the war, offering spiritual support and material aid to the faithful. Bishop Timothy remains close to his flock despite the dangers.

The Orthodox Mission in Burundi faces significant challenges, but continues its spiritual and social work with emphasis on infrastructure, catechesis, and relief for the local population.

At the foot of a Javanese volcano, a small Orthodox community of 50 people has been flourishing since 2023, bringing the light of Orthodoxy to a place that is 90% Muslim

His Eminence informed the members of the Board of Directors about the receipt of the two containers and about the current missionary needs.

Sunday 11 May, with the new Bishop of Burundi, Isaac