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A wonderfu story from the OCMC about a new cathedral in Northern Kenya. Unfortunately, I am not able to pass on the photos of the event.
I have provided a link to the OCMC if you would like to see some of the missionary activities of this now lively ministry supported by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese.
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Historic Consecration in Kenya
Thousands Gather at St. Mark Cathedral in Eldoret Diocese
This past Sunday, nearly 2,000 faithful and visitors gathered in the town of Kapsabet for the consecration of the Saint Mark Orthodox Cathedral for the Diocese of Eldoret and Northern Kenya. The Cathedral’s construction was made possible through a Mission Center grant, funded by Saint Mark Greek Orthodox Church in Boca Raton, Florida. His Eminence Metropolitan Sevastianos of Atlanta and Fr. Mark Leondis, pastor of Saint Mark, led a group of 18 parishioners to participate in the historic event. Mission Center Development Director Dan Christopulos, who served as the Mission Center’s first missionary in Kenya from 1985 – 1987, also helped lead the group and orient participants to the work of the Mission Center in Kenya and beyond.
His Grace Bishop Neofitos of Eldoret and Northern Kenya exclaimed: “Glory to God on this exceptional day. History has been made in our Church and Diocese. We thank God for all blessings and for the visitors who came to pray with us today. Their presence and theirthanksgiving will continue to support the ministries in our Diocese. May your reward be eternal. God bless you all!”
His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Nairobi presided at the services, concelebrated with five brother hierarchs: His Eminence Metropolitan Sevastianos of Atlanta, His Eminence Metropolitan Jeronymos of Kampala, His Grace Bishop Neofitos (whose Cathedral was consecrated), His Grace Bishop Sylvester of Jinja and Eastern Uganda, and His Grace Bishop Nektarios of Gulu and Northern Uganda.
Fr. Leondis was given the honor of being first among the 50+ priests from various dioceses in Kenya who participated in the services, including Fr. Vasile Bitere of Augusta, Georgia who was part of the group from America. Also in attendance were several Kenyan government officials, including the Governor of Nandi County Mr. Stephen Sang, the special assistant to President Ruto of Kenya, Mr. Farouk Teigut Kibet, several Members of Parliament, and other local leaders.
“This journey reminded us that the Church is truly One—across oceans, cultures, and languages. We were humbled and blessed to walk with our brothers and sisters in Kenya,”concluded Fr. Mark Leondis. “Although we are 12,752 kilometers away, we are united through the Chalice. And together, we are the Saint Mark family. This is not the end of our relationship, but the beginning of a lifelong connection in Christ. What a blessing for our St. Mark family of Boca to support this initiative through OCMC. We leave with hearts filled with Christ and His love. May Saint Mark, intercede for us all!”
