Christ in our midst
A home, a school and a church for children who need one.
St Irene Orthodox Mission Centre & Orphanage provides clothing, nutritious meals, healthcare, education and spiritual guidance to every child in its care.
6 acres of mission landClean water boreholeChurch built, dormitories underway
Latest from the mission
A Thankful Heart, A Full Plate: Thanksgiving at St. Irene
This Thanksgiving, we give thanks for every friend whose kindness puts a warm meal before our children, and invite you to share a Thanksgiving meal with a child.
A New Ecclesiastical Year, A First Birthday and a Call to Mercy
As the Holy Orthodox Church begins a new ecclesiastical year, my heart is full of prayer, gratitude and responsibility.
Join the St. Irene Philoptochos Mothers Union Seminar
It’s more than a seminar. It’s a spiritual renewal for mothers who carry the light of Christ into their homes and communities.
Be the change: sponsor a child today
Support vulnerable children at the St. Irene Orthodox Mission Centre & Orphanage through monthly sponsorship. Your contribution empowers them to discover their strengths and brings hope into their lives.
Fully sponsored
Moses
Moses is fully sponsored. Thank you! $100 / $100
Needs a sponsor
Hannah
$100 still needed each month $0 / $100
Needs a sponsor
Joy
$100 still needed each month $0 / $100
Needs a sponsor
Skylar
$100 still needed each month $0 / $100
Enhancing lives, empowering futures
We provide proper clothing, nutritious meals, healthcare, education and spiritual guidance to ensure the holistic well-being and development of each child.
What your support has built
6 acres of land
Large enough to build a fully equipped facility for the children.
Clean water project
A borehole on the property.
Dormitories
The first units are built. More are underway so every child has a bed.
St Irene Orthodox Church
The heart of the mission.
Our patron saint
St Irene the Great Martyr
The holy Great Martyr Irene was born in the city of Magedon in Persia during the fourth century, and at birth her parents named her Penelope. Her tutor Apellian told her about Christ the Savior and taught her the Christian faith and its virtues.
She was baptized by the priest Timothy, who named her Irene, meaning peace. Having dedicated herself to Christ, she endured much suffering for her faith. Our mission centre is named after her.
