Rejoicing in Faith Makarios Name Day at St Irene Orthodox Mission Centre Today, 19th January, the Holy Orthodox Church joyfully commemorates the memory of our Venerable Father Saint Makarios the Great, the great ascetic and pillar of the desert fathers. Saint Makarios is remembered for his deep humility, unwavering prayer life, and total devotion [...]
Celebrating the Holy Theophany at St Irene Orthodox Mission Centre6th January The Manifestation of God in the Jordan Today, St Irene Orthodox Mission Centre joyfully marked the great Feast of the Holy Theophany, a sacred celebration that reveals the mystery of God’s presence among humanity. Theophany means the manifestation of God. On this holy [...]
A New Dawn at St Irene Orthodox Mission Centre and Orphanage Welcoming New Little Children as a New Academic Year Commences With thanksgiving to Almighty God, the Giver of every good and perfect gift, we stand at the threshold of a new academic year at St Irene Orthodox Mission Centre and Orphanage. As the [...]
A New Year, A New Life, A Sacred Name 31st of December 2025 As the world gathers on 31st December to mark the close of the year 2025 and the dawn of another filled with renewed hope, fresh beginnings, and long-held dreams, I pause in gratitude to reflect on a deeply personal and spiritual milestone. [...]
The Enthronement of His Grace Bishop Philip of Kisumu and Western Kenya Witnessing a New Dawn of Spiritual Leadership Like the rising sun that gently paints the sky with new light, today the Diocese of Kisumu beheld a radiant dawn, one woven with grace and unity. At St. Andrew Gimengwa, the faithful gathered to witness [...]
How Faith Fuels Our Mission At the core of St. Irene Orthodox Mission Centre and Orphanage faith is the unwavering foundation of our mission. Every radiant smile we nurture and every precious life we uplift is deeply rooted in our resolute belief in the transformative power of God's love. This divine love fuels our [...]
A Miracle in Motion | Laying the Foundation of Our Modern Kitchen This week marks a moment of profound joy and gratitude at St. Irene Orthodox Mission Centre and Orphanage. We are thrilled to announce that the foundation of our modern kitchen has officially been laid, and construction is now well underway. What once seemed [...]
Axios! Celebrating the New Bishop of Kisumu and All Western Kenya, His Grace Bishop Philipos Today, the Orthodox faithful in Kenya and across Africa rejoice as we welcome the new Bishop of Kisumu and All Western Kenya, His Grace Bishop Philip Mugadizi. This sacred moment marks a new chapter of spiritual leadership, service, and [...]
Celebrating Saint John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople Today, St. Irene Orthodox Mission joins the entire Orthodox world in commemorating the Feast of Saint John Chrysostom, the golden-mouthed Archbishop of Constantinople, whose life and teachings continue to illuminate the path of Christian faith, humility, and perseverance. Saint John Chrysostom (meaning “Golden-Mouthed”) stands among the greatest preachers [...]
Celebrating a Joyful Milestone His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Receives U.S. Citizenship With love, humility, and through the blessings of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Kenya and Exarch of Africa, the entire family of St. Irene’s Orthodox Mission Centre and Orphanage extends its heartfelt congratulations to His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on receiving [...]
