It is so painful to be confronted with such a temptation and have to withstand this ordeal while being surrounded by little orphaned children every day! I, however, take solace in knowing that there is ample space for God, Who goes beyond barriers and limitations just to give rest and comfort to these souls, provided our hearts are touched, and we take prompt and effective action for their salvation…
Two new churches have been acquired by Kenya in order to proclaim joyfully the timeless message of the Lord’s Resurrection…
His simple-heartedness and love for God made him worthy of experiencing the greatness of the mystery of marriage the ecclesiastical way, despite existing difficulties. Indeed, throughout the entire sacred service, this young man continued to be emotional. His wife, a young girl modestly dressed, was carefully watching the whole marriage service performed in the tribal dialect and in Swahili…
This is what the Orthodox spirit does. The tradition of Orthodoxy along with local habits forms a wonderful mosaic, rich in content…
One day, after the Vespers service, he followed me to my office and started bombarding me with questions about Christ and Orthodox Christianity in general…
The Diocese of Kenya is going on a rescue crusade of young children, not only for their daily food but also for educational opportunities at a payment of 20 euros per month. Let’s do it.
The Africans were waiting to be close to him in order to see him and kiss his hand, as they only knew him from the photos and wall calendars issued by the Metropolis every year…
August is considered a holiday month. However, during this period Metropolitan Makarios of Kenya continues his pastoral visits throughout the country…
When I was first traveling to the neighboring country of Uganda, I was informed that on my trip I had to take a bottle of water with me. Since then, it has always accompanied me on my tours…
It is a fact that the funeral customs differ from one tribe to another. Most tribes give the impression that death is an event of great joy. But the Maasai were completely different…
