Meetings of the clergy held by the African Exarchate of the Russian Church
Priest Georgy Maximov with African priests of the Russian Orthodox Church. Photo: t.me/exarchleonid
On January 30 and 31, 2022, with the blessing of Metropolitan Leonid of Klin, Patriarchal Exarch for Africa, meetings of the local clergy were held in the West Kenyan deanery of the South African diocese. Metropolitan Leonid wrote about it in his Telegram channel.
On January 30, a pastoral meeting for 24 clerics was held by ROC priest Georgy Maximov in the church of the Holy Great Martyr Panteleimon in Ebuayangu village. Numerous issues related to the organization of church life were discussed at the meeting.
On January 31, pastoral meetings were held in Lugari and Nandi, in which a total of twenty local priests took part to discuss issues related to the current state and prospects of Orthodoxy in these areas.
Earlier, the UOJ wrote that in Africa, the clergy of the Exarchate of the Russian Orthodox Church served the first liturgy.
Read also
Abducted Ukrainian Deacon Dies During Military Training
Abducted and conscripted Ukrainian deacon Orest Cherny, known for his devotion and sacred singing, tragically died at age 46 during military training, leaving a legacy of faith and humility.
Court Hearing on Expulsion of Monks from Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra Postponed Again
A long-delayed monastery lawsuit against a sanctuary faces yet another indefinite postponement after the presiding judge went on sick leave.
OCA Clergy Gather for Winter Synaxis Focused on Renewal and Resilience
More than 100 OCA clergy gathered online for the Winter 2025 Synaxis to pray, learn, and reflect on sustaining pastoral ministry and avoiding burnout through renewal in Christ.
Trump Administration Moves to Ban Federally Funded Transgender Procedures for Minors
The Trump administration is moving to bar federally funded hospitals from performing transgender medical procedures on minors, citing evidence of harm and a duty to protect children.
Bp. Theodosius: Ukraine's Authorities Classify Icons as Works of Art and Relics as Mummies
ROCOR hierarch links current policies toward holy sites and clergy to Soviet-era repression, calls for prayer and respect for religious freedom.
Society of St. John's Day of Action Gives Hope Persecution of UOC May Subside, Analyst Says
Political scientist says congressional outreach and high-level U.S. statements signal possible shift in response to persecution of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.