Pastoral care at war
The Holy Diocese of Goma continues its pastoral work despite the war, offering spiritual support and material aid to the faithful. Bishop Timothy remains close to his flock despite the dangers.
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Philothea and the rope
Philothei, a modest and very fearful daughter of God and obedient to her spiritual director, grew up like all girls but in a poor family. She approached me one day, I saw her sad and said to me: Father, my heart hurts! As you know, I am in the third grade. In two weeks we…
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A New Diocese in the East of the Congo
The Holy Diocese of Goma is located in Eastern Congo and consists of two provinces, those of North and South Kivu. With a total area of 24,553 km2 and 12,427,000 inhabitants, Goma is the worst afflicted Congolese region with 25 years of war, illnesses such as the fatal epidemic of Ebola and a very high death toll, a region full of desperate, helpless, hopeless souls. It is in this region that the light of Orthodoxy rose with the foundation of the Diocese in order to bring hope, peace, strength and life to these humble souls…
