The Orthodox Mission in Africa
Sunday, January 11 with Metropolitan Narcissus of Pelusium

Sunday, January 11 with Metropolitan Narcissus of Pelusium

Bishop Athenagoras of Myrina describes the missionary work in the Caribbean, focusing on Cuba, where 3,600 Orthodox Christians are served in five parishes. Despite the shortage of clergy and financial difficulties, the Church offers social work (pharmacy, soup kitchens) and is expanding into new areas such as Aruba and the Dominican Republic.

The construction of the Holy Church of Panagia Pantanassa and Saint Athanasius in Cereté, Colombia, a donation from our Fraternity, has been completed. The church, spanning 250 square meters and featuring island architecture, serves a populous and dynamic parish with many young children.

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 Chrysostom 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

Bishop Nektarios of Gulu describes the seven wells constructed with the help of the Orthodox Missionary Fraternity in arid northern Uganda and appeals for support for the completion of the cathedral and the creation of an orphanage.