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 [...]
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 [...]
