New Mission - Mai Mahiu, Kenya

The foundation for a new temple has been laid and blessed by Metropolitan Matthew of Nairobi, Kenya. The temple, dedicated to Saint Basil the Great, is located in Mai Mahiu about 46 km northwest of Nairobi.

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Friends of the mission and anyone who would like to donate to its construction may contact Bishop Matthew by his E-MAIL.

 

Here is a photograph update sent by Metropolitan Matthew in March 2012:

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Update: Work is being done on the domes and roof:

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Update from Metropolitan Matthew - February 2013 - The nave of the temple has a roof:

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