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 [...]
In a momentous occasion just a month ago, St. Irene Orthodox Church witnessed the divine consecration by His Eminence Archbishop Makarios and His Grace Bishop Neophytos. Both esteemed leaders, fully committed to the sanctity of the day, bestowed their blessings upon the sacred grounds, honoring the Almighty God in a display of modern church devotion. [...]
A Joyous Visit and a Sacred Promise: St. Irene Orthodox Mission Centre & Orphanage Embarks on a New Chapter In a heartwarming moment of shared joy and anticipation, Archbishop Makarios III graced St. Irene Orthodox Mission Centre & Orphanage. The air was filled with jubilance as the children, exuding excitement, interacted with his eminence. Laughter [...]
Feeding Program for Orphans & Vulnerable Children Starvation is a grim reality for children around the world. Starvation not only takes lives but is also the culprit for disease, depression, suicide, and desperation which leads to crime, loss of energy, along with a wide range of health problems. The problem is increasing and taking [...]
Re-visiting a Golden Heart His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Kenya (known in the world as Andreas Tylirides), was born in Limassol in Cyprus. Archbishop Makarios can speak, apart from his native Greek, English, French, Russian, Italian, plus several African dialects He studied Theology at the Orthodox Theological Institute of St. Sergius in Paris from where [...]
