Another container of love has arrived in Congo
A letter of thanks from the Holy Metropolis of Katanga, Congo, regarding the receipt of a container with humanitarian aid, essential goods, and ecclesiastical items sent by the Fraternity
New borehole in a poor village in Tanzania
Metropolitan Agathonikos of Arusha performed the Blessing of a new drinking water borehole in Kitisi village, Tanzania, a project funded by donors of the Fraternity. This new infrastructure is expected to improve the living conditions and health of the residents of the area.
The Orthodox Christian Youth of Kenya honored its founder, Saint Chrysostom
On August 9th, the Orthodox Christian Youth of Kenya celebrated sixty years since its founding by Saint Chrysostom Papasarantopoulos. Archbishop Makarios of Kenya presided over the Divine Liturgy in Mugunga, ordained the President of the Organization to the Priesthood, and a procession with the icon of our Saint followed.
The world’s first Church of Saint Chrysostomos opened its doors
The first Church built worldwide in honor of Saint Chrysostomos Papasarantopoulos, funded by the Fraternity, has opened its doors. Bishop Prodromos recounts the unique moments.
Our children’s poignant stories continue
A visit to a remote region of Africa where the inhabitants lack water and food. Elder Makarios describes the arrival of two trucks with food and water at a local school and why the Mission considers education and nutrition equally important duties towards our brethren there.
The blessing of Orthodox witness in the heart of Africa
Metropolitan Agathonikos of Arusha thanks the Fraternity for its support to the Mission in Tanzania, including the first Orthodox Church in Dodoma, the Cathedral of Arusha, and two boreholes for clean water. At the same time, he appeals for a new church in Matalauwe.
Northern Uganda Mission Strengthened by Motorcycle Donation
Bishop Nektarios of Gulu presented motorcycles, donated by the Fraternity, to priests in Northern Uganda to facilitate their ministry in the region’s scattered Orthodox communities. Please help with the second purchase.
The Inauguration of Saint Athanasius in Cereté
On July 4, the first Orthodox church in Colombia was inaugurated. This is the Holy Church of Saint Athanasius the Great in Cereté, built with a donation from the Fraternity. Bishop Timothy recounts the entire journey from the establishment of the Metropolis of Panama to this historic day for Orthodoxy in Colombia.
The Consecration of the Holy Trinity Church in Dodoma
Metropolitan Agathonikos of Arusha performed the consecration of the first Orthodox Church in Dodoma, the new capital of Tanzania, which was built with a donation from the Fraternity. This was followed by the baptism of the first twenty-five catechumens of the area!
Bishop Chrysostomos of Bukoba, Honorary Doctor of AUTh.
In recognition of his missionary work in Northern Tanzania, His Grace Bishop Chrysostomos of Bukoba and Western Tanzania will be awarded an Honorary Doctorate on Thursday, July 23, at the Ceremony Hall of the Faculty of Philosophy, AUTh.
Three New Projects in Central Tanzania
We continue to fund infrastructure projects in the Holy Metropolis of Arusha with your support. This year, we selected a well and two sacred churches.
Baptisms in Mojokerto, East Java
On the eve of the Holy Apostles, Father Timothy from Indonesia welcomed new illumined members into the Orthodox Church, performing the sacrament of baptism.
