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 to dry. With 175 orphans of a variety of ages, it is a long and drawn out process. You know [...]
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 and existence of Africa’s biggest slum in Kenya. While some parts of the country get abundant rainfall and thus ready [...]
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 was a sign of blessing for my anniversary month of my ordination. Orthodox Africa Assistant director serves food to [...]
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 the kissing of an icon, which is not about the veneration of paint and wood, but about the archetype represented [...]
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 head to America. There is always a bit of excitement and culture shock when we travel to another country. Beyond [...]
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 standing may be anointed with the holy oil for the healing of spiritual and bodily ills. As this is one [...]
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 fill the otherwise quiet area. Some of these children have lost one or both parents. All have been affected by [...]
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. ****†****"** After acquiring a property for the orphanage, we are now praying that soon we shall be able to get [...]
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 has a dream, a secret wish – to have something special, maybe a pony or a race car. Perhaps a [...]
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 LIFE Saint Stylianos (Latin: Stylianus, Greek: Στυλιανός, English: Stylian) was born during the 6th century in Adrianopolis in the province [...]
