Archbishop Makarios of Kenya visited Beketoni, near the border with Somalia, where Orthodoxy arrived decades ago. He celebrated the Divine Liturgy, ordained Symeon a presbyter, and visited a Maasai tribe school affected by a prolonged eight-month drought.
On August 9th, the Orthodox Christian Youth of Kenya celebrated sixty years since its founding by Saint Chrysostom Papasarantopoulos. Archbishop Makarios of Kenya presided over the Divine Liturgy in Mugunga, ordained the President of the Organization to the Priesthood, and a procession with the icon of our Saint followed.
A visit to a remote region of Africa where the inhabitants lack water and food. Elder Makarios describes the arrival of two trucks with food and water at a local school and why the Mission considers education and nutrition equally important duties towards our brethren there.
Two new Orthodox churches were consecrated in the Eldoret region of Kenya.
Saint Chrysostomos Papasarantopoulos was the driving force behind an entire generation of missionaries. One of them was the blessed Metropolitan Amphilochios Tsoukos, whose journey and contribution are presented here through the testimony of his collaborator and disciple, Metropolitan Makarios of Nairobi.
For five decades, the Orthodox Church has continued to provide education to thousands of students across Kenya, from the large educational centers in Nairobi to schools in remote areas, combining academic knowledge with spiritual ministry and love for the most deprived…
A moving story about a small brown suitcase that became a symbol of dedication to missionary work. Metropolitan Makarios of Nairobi pays tribute to the late Metropolitan Konstantinos of Thessaliotis for the gift that accompanied him on all his missionary journeys, and praises the humility, self-offering, and selfless love of the blessed hierarch.
The Metropolitan of Nairobi recounts the fascinating story of Father Chrysostomos Papasarantopoulos, who in 1960 left everything to teach Christ in Africa. Through his personal writings, he reveals his vision, his spiritual struggles, and his methodical plan for the succession of his missionary work.
A moving account of the pioneering missionary of sub-Saharan Africa and founder of our Fraternity, Fr. Chrysostomos Papasarantopoulos, by Elder Metropolitan Makarios of Nairobi, a highly experienced missionary, learned hierarch, and custodian of the archive of the blessed Fr. Chrysostomos.
A visit to the house of two disabled children revealed the greatness of a mother who sacrifices her life without complaint. A deeply moving lesson from Kenya about true Christian love.
As Archbishop of Nairobi, I have the honor to record the sacred events of the visit of His Beatitude—a visit that was a celebration of faith, unity, and our unwavering love for Kenya and Africa. Saturday: A Joyful Arrival and Great Vespers In the early morning hours of Saturday, His Beatitude arrived with a spirit…
I am writing something I remember about the late missionary to Africa. Before Father Chrysostom set out for the brothers of the blessed black country in 1958, he went to Patmos to seek the opinion of the Holy Elder Amphilochius Macri. He laid out his plan and his programme with unstinting enthusiasm. He wanted to…
