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 [...]
A New Dawn at St. Irene Orthodox Mission Centre and Orphanage This year marks a profound milestone at St. Irene Orthodox Mission Centre and Orphanage. Our Grade 9 students have completed their final examinations and will soon take their next bold step into senior secondary school. For us, this moment is more than an [...]
A Celebration of Brotherhood in Christ His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros Welcomes Metropolitan Neofitos of Eldoret and Northern Kenya November 2, 2025 – Port Washington, New York The day was filled with radiant moments of grace and brotherly love as His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America warmly welcomed His Eminence Metropolitan Neofitos of Eldoret and [...]
Celebrating the International Day of the Girl Child at St. Irene Orthodox Mission Centre and Orphanage October 11, 2025 Empowering the Girl Child Through Awareness and Action Today, the 11th day of October, St. Irene Orthodox Mission Centre and Orphanage joined the world in celebrating the International Day of the Girl Child — a [...]
Axios! Axios! Axios! Elevation of His Grace Bishop Neofitos Kong’ai to Metropolitan On October 7, 2025, within the historic and sacred halls of the Patriarchal Headquarters in Alexandria, the Holy Synod of the Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa convened in a spirit of joy and celebration. It was on this momentous day that [...]
A New Shepherd for Kisumu and Western Kenya Axios! Axios! Axios! The Holy Synod of the Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa has joyfully elected Archimandrite Mugadizi Philip as the new Bishop-Elect of the Orthodox Diocese of Kisumu and Western Kenya. This significant appointment recognizes a devoted servant of God who has consistently demonstrated humility [...]
My Final Week in the United States As I mark my final week in the United States of America, my heart overflows with gratitude. In every parish I have visited, I have encountered warmth, hospitality, and the spirit of true Christian love. The welcoming embrace of our brothers and sisters here is a beautiful reminder [...]
A Feast of Hope, A Mission of Love Dormition of the Mother of God at St. Irene Orthodox Mission Centre & Orphanage Today, the 15th of August 2025, St. Irene Orthodox Mission Centre and Orphanage joins the entire Orthodox world in celebrating the Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God—the “falling asleep” [...]
