Laundry day https://youtu.be/8teaLIGWz48 Laundry day is quite the day long project here at Saint Barnabas Orphanage. Using only small buckets, a week’s worth of clothing is washed and wrung out by hand then hung [...]

 POVERTY IN KENYA While Kenya is known world over for its landscapes, sandy white beaches and the wildlife, there is also a dark side that contrasts all of these. This dark side is the poverty [...]

This is the anniversary month of my ordination. During the Orthodox Africa-Assistant Director’s visit to St Barnabas Orphanage and School in Kenya earlier in June, among other things, he helped distribute food during mealtime. This [...]

KISSING THE HAND Kissing the hand of the priest is not about the man The kissing of the hand of the priest is not about the man, but rather about Christ. It is much like [...]

On an early Kenyan morning in May at the St. Barnabas Orphange, Father Methodius woke up with one mission on his mind – to say goodbye to the many children he cares for there, and [...]

The mystery of holy unction The mystery of holy unction provides both physical and spiritual healing with holy oilblessed by the Holy Spirit. It is most commonly celebrated during Holy Week on Holy Wednesday evening, but private services are also common. Everyone in the parish in good ecclesiastical [...]

Within the Great Rift Valley formation, about an hours drive South of Kenya - Father Methodius can be found caring for the children St. Barnabas Orphanage and School. On any given day, the 175 voices [...]

WE URGENTLY NEED TO DRILL WATER FOR OUR ORPHANAGE AND SCHOOL.   After the divine liturgy today, we visited our new property. This is a great achievement for the orphanage through your donations.   ****†****"** [...]

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH TO YOU ALL. A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL WE BOUGHT LAND! St Barnabas orphanage and school in Kenya just bought land. Glory to God!! Every child in the world [...]

ST STYLIANOS - PROTECTOR OF CHILDREN - TODAY’S TIMELY FEAST DAY Commemorated 26th November. A blessed NAMEDAY to those bearing the names: Stylianos, Stelios, Stelio, Steven, Stylis, Stylian, Stergos, Stergios, Styliani, Stella, Stergiani, Stergoula. HIS [...]

Fr JM Kariuki (Methodius) - Biographical Information Fr JM Kariuki (Methodius) is the founder and Director of Saint Barnabas Orthodox Orphanage and Education Center, where he oversees the education and welfare of 314 children aged [...]

RICH AND POOR HAVE THIS IN COMMON The Book of Proverbs chapter 22 says, “Rich and poor have this in common: the Lord is the Maker of them all.” The sun shines and rain pours [...]

Self-reliance In the Orthodox Church of Kenya. By The grace of God and his mercy. I met with Our Beloved Bishop HG Athanasius Akunda of Kisumu Kenya,to discuss several issues among them mission development in [...]

Cost of Air, water and Sunshine at our place !! We do not need to buy air, water, fire, sunshine and things of this kind. God has given enough of all these blessings for everyone [...]

So painful to a mother while at the same time bringing Glory to God!? From the bottom of my heart, thank you all for your support and donations to St Barnabas orphanage and school in [...]

27th October is the Feast of St Oran of Iona, one of the Saints of my heart. To honor him, here is a story and an icon of 'St Oran - Icon of Holy Old [...]

The Beatitudes https://youtu.be/mm5uZ4Xobrk Jesus said: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they [...]