The Synodal Encyclical on the Repose of Blessed Chrysostomos Papasarantopoulos (1973)
The Office of Orthodox Missions of the Holy Synod writes about the pioneering missionary of Africa
Event for Saint Chrysostomos Papasarantopoulos in Thessaloniki
Highlights from the Fraternity’s gathering with Metropolitan Chariton of Kananga
Visit of the Metropolitan of Kinshasa to the Fraternity
We gladly welcomed His Eminence Metropolitan Theodosius of Kinshasa to our offices, where he met with the President and Vice-President of the Fraternity to discuss crucial missionary matters. The discussion focused on the operation of the Theological School of Saint Athanasius the Athonite, an institution of vital importance for staffing and supporting missionary work in…
Event for Saint Chrysostomos Papasarantopoulos
Sunday, October 12 with Metropolitan Chariton of Kananga
Canonization of Saint Chrysostomos the Missionary
With feelings of inexpressible joy, the Orthodox Missionary Fraternity welcomes the official recognition of the holiness of Archimandrite Chrysostomos Papasarantopoulos, the pioneer of Orthodox Mission work on the African continent. This decision is received with enthusiasm by the Church of Greece, where he was born and served as a clergyman in the local Churches of…
A Partial Autobiography of Saint Chrysostomos Papasarantopoulos
Archimandrite Chrysostomos Papasarantopoulos describes his deep friendship with Father Ioil Giannakopoulos, which began in 1918 at the Panagoulakis Ascetic Retreat. He mentions their shared love for learning, their fervent correspondence during the Asia Minor Campaign, and Father Ioil’s contribution to his self-education before his ordination in 1926.
Visit of Bishop Bukoba to the Fraternity
The Bishop provided an update on the need for the recognition of Orthodoxy in Rwanda and on his extensive pastoral work in Tanzania. He emphasized the necessity for medical equipment and the expansion of the health center to include a maternity and pediatric clinic.
The first typed encyclical letter of Saint Chrysostomos Papasarantopoulos from Africa
The pioneering missionary, writing from Africa, addresses a Greek priest and requests support for the work of the Greek Orthodox Mission in Uganda and Kenya.
Free Missionary Seminar by the Apostolic Diakonia
The Apostolic Diakonia of the Church of Greece, wishing to contribute to the more substantial training of Church personnel who serve or wish to serve in the vital field of Orthodox Missions, is organizing a free Missionary Seminar. For the year 2025-2026, classes begin via Zoom on Saturday, October 18 and will include a total…
Provision of Educational Material to the Holy Metropolis of Mexico
The Fraternity provided material for Greek language instruction and Orthodox catechesis.
A Church in Madagascar was dedicated to Saint Chrysostomos Papasarantopoulos!
The first Church dedicated to the pioneering missionary becomes a reality in Southern Madagascar
Guatemala: The Land of Forests
Ophthalmologist Katerina Alexandrou shares her experiences from her missionary trip to Guatemala, where 300,000 Orthodox Mayans struggle under difficult conditions.
