First Commemoration of Saint Chrysostom in Thessaloniki
Report from the Saint’s first Vespers at the Church of Hagia Sophia and from the screening of a documentary tribute to Saint Chrysostom

Report from the Saint’s first Vespers at the Church of Hagia Sophia and from the screening of a documentary tribute to Saint Chrysostom

On October 8, 2025, the Holy Synod of the Patriarchate of Alexandria approved the canonization of the blessed Father Chrysostomos Papasarantopoulos, the pioneering missionary of Africa. Today, on the first commemoration of his memory, we publish for the first time the report of His Eminence Metropolitan Theodosius of Kinshasa to the Hierarchy of the Patriarchate of Alexandria.

A 9-member team of resident doctors from public hospitals in Athens undertook an extensive humanitarian medical mission in Ghana in the summer of 2025, with the support of the Fraternity. The team examined 1,600 patients in seven settlements, transporting 480 kg of pharmaceutical supplies and generously sharing its love!

Lecture by Metropolitan Makarios of Nairobi at the Department of Theology, AUTh, in cooperation with the Fraternity

Orthodox clergy in Indonesia continue their infrastructure projects, renovating Churchs in Central and East Java. Fr. Methodios is seeking assistance for the completion of the renovation of Saint Phanourios, while Fr. Timotheos aims to construct a shelter to protect the faithful from harsh weather conditions.

Coverage of the visit of the Metropolitan of Nairobi to Thessaloniki and his moving presence at the Fraternity’s gathering

Students from the 2nd General High School of Echedoros visited the Fraternity’s hall and the African Art Exhibition

Monday, December 15, 10:00 AM, at the Second Amphitheater of the School of Theology

Since late September, the Orthodox Missionary Fraternity has been funding the construction of the world’s first church dedicated to the pioneering missionary of Africa, Saint Chrysostom Papasarantopoulos, in the Holy Diocese of Toliara and Southern Madagascar. In early November, the Fraternity began preparations for sending humanitarian aid to the region. During that period, we received…

Sunday, December 28, 5:00 PM at the Holy Church of Agia Sophia and in the Fraternity’s hall

Event with Metropolitan Makarios of Nairobi on Sunday, December 14, at 11:00 AM.

The Metropolitan of Accra thanks the Fraternity for sending a container with 20 tons of humanitarian aid, funding two new boreholes, and donating 35,000 euros for the establishment of an Orthodox Clinic in Accra.