The tradition of mass Baptisms continue throughout Africa. In the continuing joy of the Bright Resurrection of Christ, more than a dozen children were baptized over the weekend in Nigeria. In particular, 15 children and one adult were baptized by Fr. Cornelius Osuji at the Church of the Archangel Michael of the […]
30+ illuminated in Two Mass Baptisms in Africa
More than 30 people received the washing of regeneration in two separate mass Baptisms at Lake Victoria, which extends through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, on the feast of the Theophany, January 19. 19 were baptized by the hands of Fr. Otara Johnson Hezekiah, the founder of the St. Peter Rigena Oprhanage […]
On the Path of Love: From Islam to Christianity
Fr. Nazary (Vaidas) Eyvazov, a cleric of the Church of the holy Right-Believing Prince Alexander Nevsky at MSIIR (Moscow State Institute of International Relations) who graduated from Sretensky Theological Seminary (now the Academy), was born to a Muslim father and Catholic mother. But by Divine providence, he converted to Orthodoxy at the age of eighteen—which, […]
Madagascar: Church Opens Huge Complex with Church, Schools, Orphanage, Old Folks’ Home
The Archdiocese of Northern Madagascar has built a massive new complex housing a church, spiritual center, schools of all levels, an orphanage, and an old folks’ home in the capital city of Antananarivo. Earlier this week, the complex’s modern technical training school, known as the Platony Academy, was officially inaugurated by Metropolitan Ignatios […]
Australia: Orthodoxy Fastest Growing Church amidst General Christian Decline
The Orthodox Church is the fastest growing Christian denomination in Australia according to recently published 2016-2021 census data. The Greek Orthodox Church is the fasting growing of all in Australia, while the Serbian and Antiochian Churches are also in the top 10. The Greek Church grew by 17,400 members, the Serbian by 7,300, and the Antiochian […]