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.
The Seminal Word in Africa
Bishop Goma Timothy describes how the seminal Word in African societies provides an opportunity for missionary outreach.
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.
Supporting the Missionary Work
Bishop Agathonikos of Arusha thanks the Fraternity for supporting the work in Tanzania (boreholes, polyclinic, Churchs, soup kitchens) and requests assistance for the construction of homes for priests in two remote villages.
A new well of life in the heart of the war
Dear friends of the Mission, I would like to briefly inform you about the situation in Eastern Congo, specifically in the region of our Diocese, and about the progress of the well which you entrusted me to complete. Firstly, last July we experienced an escalation of terrorist attacks (because the nature of the guerrilla warfare…
