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” [...]
Give, Even If You Have a Little By Fr Constantinos Eliud A Heart That Gives, No Matter How Little At St. Irene Orthodox Mission Centre and Orphanage, we often encounter the quiet power of compassion shown in the simplest ways. Many believe that giving requires wealth, but we have learned that the most meaningful [...]
Becoming the Light of Christ - A Call to Action for All Christians By Fr Constantinos The recent gathering of the clergy at the Holy Annunciation parish in Kereita was a powerful reminder of the sacred calling of the priesthood and, by extension, the Christian life itself. His Eminence Archbishop Makarios Tillyrides spoke with wisdom [...]
Nurturing Young Souls for the Future Church This December, we embark on an extraordinary mission to nurture young lives and prepare them for a meaningful and faith-centered future. Under the leadership of Fr. Constantinos Eliud, at St. Irene Orthodox Mission Centre and Orphanage, we have always been devoted to the holistic growth of [...]
Bringing Hope to Vulnerable Children St. Irene Orthodox Mission Centre and Orphanage Christ in Our Midst! We extend our heartfelt greetings in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. At St. Irene Orthodox Mission Centre and Orphanage, we are deeply grateful to God for the opportunity to care for orphaned [...]
Celebrating Palm Sunday: A Time for Reflection and Compassion Palm Sunday is a significant event in the Christian calendar, it's a time for Orthodox Christians worldwide to come together in reflection and celebration. At St Irene Orthodox Mission Centre and Orphanage, we extend our warmest wishes to all Orthodox Christians, embracing the spirit of this [...]
