Blessings in Action Monthly Reflections from St. Irene Orthodox Mission Centre A Word from Fr. Constantinos Greetings in the name of the Holy Trinity, As we close another month, we reflect on the blessings bestowed upon us by our Almighty Father. Each day is a gift, a new opportunity to serve this children and share [...]
Supporting the Treatment of Taisia and Joseph A Call for Compassion and Action At St. Irene Orthodox Mission Centre and Orphanage, we take pride in caring for the vulnerable, providing for their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Today, I visited Taisia and Joseph, two beautiful souls currently hospitalized due to severe burns from a tragic [...]
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 [...]
Building Dreams: The Crucial Dormitory Project at St. Irene Embarking on Hope: The Vision of St. Irene Orthodox Mission Centre & Orphanage Our journey at St. Irene Orthodox Mission Centre & Orphanage began with a vision to provide a safe haven for vulnerable children. Today, as we witness the transition from temporary shelters to a [...]
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. [...]
From Vision to Reality: St Irene Orthodox Church Consecration in Kenya Today, my friend Anna Blakicka and I had the privilege of visiting Archbishop Makarios of Kenya at the Makarios III Seminary. The purpose of our visit was twofold – to present a thoughtful gift from Poland to His Eminence and to prepare for the [...]
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 [...]
This year is a unique one in many ways, so far St Irene Orthodox Mission Centre & Orphanage fraternity feels humbled by the acts of kind-hearted brethren who have joined hands towards making our dreams a reality. Through this support, St Irene Orthodox Mission Centre and Orphanage dormitories are under construction and two units are [...]
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 [...]
