With the blessing of His Beatitude Patriarch Theodoros II of Alexandria and All Africa, and with special joy, we were found worthy today to celebrate the Divine Liturgy at the Holy Church of Saints Zacharias and Elizabeth, in the beautiful seaside town of Antalaha, on the shores of the Indian Ocean.
After the Divine Liturgy we had the great blessing of performing the Holy Sacrament of Baptism for small children and also for several adults, who came with faith and love to become members of the Orthodox Church.
Every Divine Liturgy and every Baptism fills us with strength, hope and responsibility to continue the missionary work of the Missionary Diocese of Majunga and North Madagascar. We have unshakeable faith that Christ Himself is the guide and the pillar of our ministry. He strengthens us, enlightens us and blesses every step of our journey.
Our prayer and longing is that more and more people in North Madagascar may come to know the Orthodox faith, become members of the Church of Christ and live the joy of life in Christ.
Glory to God for all things.
After the Divine Liturgy and the Holy Baptisms came time for a little rest and joy. We took the opportunity, as today is also the World Cup final, to play football with the children in the courtyard.
Their shouts, laughter and smiles were the greatest reward for all of us. Our joy cannot be described; it shows on our faces, in the game and in the beautiful moments we live together.
These simple moments are precious. For mission is not only inside the church, but also beside the children, sharing with them love, time and an embrace full of hope.
Glory to God for everything!
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