News From Kenya - August 2010 |
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The month of August 2010 has been quite active for the faithful in Kenya
under the care of Metropolitan Matthew of Nairobi.
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At the Monastery of the Holy Angels in Thamanda, Kiambu, 3 baptisms took place on August 4th. MANY YEARS! to these young men, may they always preserve their baptismal garments undefiled.
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The week-long annual boys' camp took place with more than 20 young churchmen attending. This year's main theme was the Divine Liturgy and also there were lessons on Ecclesiology.
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On the Apodosis of the Dormition of the Theotokos, Sunday, August 23rd (Sept. 5th) Metropolitan Matthew of Nairobi Kenya performed Χειροθεσια/Cheirothesia to the rank of Υποδιακονου/Sub-deacon on the servant of God Francis. Sub-deacon Francis hopes to be tonsured a monk in the Holy Angels Monastery where he was ordained and looks forward to a life serving the Holy Orthodox Church. Many years to God's new servant!
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