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Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, Majunga

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By the grace and power of our Lord Jesus Christ, through the intercessions of our protector and patron Saint Nicholas, and with the love and support of our people, the Cathedral of our Missionary Diocese is moving steadily towards completion. Today the chandeliers were installed, giving special splendour and majesty to the holy space.

In the coming days the other necessary church items will be installed, such as the chanters’ stands, the episcopal throne, the oil lamps and the necessary sound equipment, which have already been ordered and received. So, step by step, our Cathedral is taking its final form, to become a jewel of faith and a spiritual point of reference for our whole local Church.

We express from our hearts our thanks to all the benefactors, donors and co-workers who contribute to the progress of this great work, which is being carried out to the glory of God and for the spiritual benefit of our blessed people

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Paroisse Saint Nectaire, Parish of Saint Nektarios

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Holy Church of the Archangels Michael and Gabriel, Diego Suarez

New liturgical books for the Divine Liturgy have been obtained for the Holy Church of Saint Nicholas in Majunga. With these new books, all the faithful can now take part actively and meaningfully in every service. At the same time, proper preparation is made easier for the order of service and the psalms to be read and chanted by our servers and chanters. We warmly thank everyone who contributed to this effort, which enriches the liturgical life of our parish and brings us all closer to the mystery of Divine Worship.

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Saint Nektarios, Ambinany, Father Matthaios, Sunday School.
Saint Nectarios, Place: Ambinany, Father Matthieu – Catechism today

With feelings of deep gratitude to the all-good God, the completion of the redevelopment and remodelling of the grounds of the Cathedral of the Missionary Diocese of Majunga and North Madagascar is announced. The courtyard of the church has been completely renewed, taking on a dignified, functional and attractive form, worthy of the main spiritual centre of our local Church. At the same time, the construction from the foundations of new toilet facilities in a more suitable location has been completed, ensuring better conditions for the faithful, the pupils and the visitors of the Mission. With the successful completion of the project, the Cathedral is now surrounded by a fully renovated and well-kept space, which bears witness to love, care and respect for the House of God. Warm thanks are expressed to all the benefactors, donors and co-workers who contributed to this important project. Prayers are offered to the Lord that He may grant everyone health, strength and His rich blessing, so that they may continue to support the missionary work of the Church in the blessed land of Madagascar.

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Concreting and paving works are progressing at an intensive pace at the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas in Majunga. At the same time, the purchase of the equipment and furniture needed for the church offices continues. This historic church was built in 1929 by Nikolaos the Cretan, with the important contribution of Greek emigrants who had settled in Madagascar. It is a precious legacy of the faith, piety and presence of Hellenism in the region, keeping its spiritual and historical value intact to this day. With the completion of the renovation and landscaping works, the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas will take on a new look, worthy of its history and mission, offering a place of prayer, hospitality and spiritual rest for the clergy, the faithful and visitors. In addition, the start of construction of the new Bishop’s House on the right side of the church is planned shortly. This project will significantly strengthen the administrative, pastoral and missionary work of the Missionary Diocese of Majunga and North Madagascar, contributing to the further development of the local Church and of Orthodox witness in the region.

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Orthodox Witness in North Madagascar

▪ Bishop Nephon of Majunga and North Madagascar speaks to the programme “Prosvasi” and Hieromonk Fr Gennadios Manolis about the mission in Africa, where the church is waging a struggle of love, giving and faith.

▪ His Grace speaks about the work of the Orthodox mission of the Patriarchate of Alexandria, its joys and difficulties, and the importance of the church’s presence in local communities.

https://www.pemptousia.tv/view/b/category/Programs/subCategory/prosbash_WomsD/id/orthodoxi_marturia_stin_boreio_madagaskari_Y7Qd1/lang/el_GR

Glory to God for all things!

With special joy and deep gratitude to our all-good God and to the protector of our Missionary Diocese, Saint Nicholas, we announce that the renovation of our Metropolitan Church in Majunga is gradually being completed. Another important project is coming to an end, with the construction and paving of the outdoor areas of the courtyard, and with the completion of the new toilet facilities, which will better serve the needs of the flock and of our visitors.

This progress is the fruit of God’s blessing, the intercessions of Saint Nicholas and the love of all who support our missionary work.

What remains now is the construction of the offices of the Missionary Diocese of Majunga and North Madagascar and of the Bishop’s residence, works that will be built on the same site and whose construction is due to begin very soon.

We pray that the Lord may bless all who labour and give for the progress of our local Church and of the Orthodox Mission in North Madagascar, so that all the works may be completed to the glory of God and the spiritual benefit of His people.

† The Bishop of Majunga and North Madagascar
Nephon

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With special spiritual joy and gratitude to the Holy God, today, on the bright feast of the Holy Spirit, we had the great blessing of concelebrating with His Eminence Metropolitan Ignatios of Antananarivo and Central Madagascar, at the Holy Church of Saint Athanasios, at the Metochion of the Patriarchate of Alexandria in Athens.

At this blessed concelebration we were warmly hosted by the Exarch of the Church of Alexandria in the Greek capital, His Eminence Metropolitan Georgios of Guinea and Mauritius, who prayed together with us during the Divine Liturgy.

We pray that the grace of the All-holy Spirit may strengthen the missionary work of our Church and grant everyone peace, enlightenment and unity!

With special joy and spiritual exultation we celebrated the Divine Liturgy today, Pentecost Sunday, as well as the Vespers of the Feast of the Holy Spirit, at the Holy Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos in Skotini, of the Holy Metropolis of Argolis, with the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Nektarios of Argolis, whom we warmly thank for his brotherly love in Christ.

The beautiful village of Skotini, blessed by God with abundant running water, green fir trees and imposing mountains, offered the ideal setting for living this great feast of our Church. The natural beauty of the place, together with the simplicity and kindness of its inhabitants, created an atmosphere of peace and blessing.

We leave with hearts full of gratitude to the Holy God, thanks to His Eminence the Metropolitan of Argolis for his love and trust, and deep emotion for the welcome and love we received from the blessed people of Skotini, led by their worthy shepherd, the Very Reverend Archimandrite Fr David Tsaparas. May the All-holy Spirit enlighten and strengthen everyone, granting health, peace, progress and rich heavenly blessings.

Our dear children,

on the occasion of the start of the Panhellenic Examinations, we wish with all our hearts strength, enlightenment and every success to all the pupils of Greece who from tomorrow begin this important struggle of their lives.

These days are the fruit of many years of labour, sacrifice, anxiety and unceasing effort. We pray that God may grant you calm, a clear mind and strength, so that your efforts are rewarded and your dreams and goals come true. May each of you be found worthy of entering the school you desire and have struggled for all these years.

Warm congratulations are also due to the parents, who stood by their children with love, patience, support and sacrifice, taking a real part in this whole great effort.

We wish everyone health, optimism and good success.
May God bless your steps and open bright paths for your future.

Photos and videos from the Holy Feast of the God-crowned and Equal-to-the-Apostles Saints Constantine and Helen, in the village of Ambovondramanesy of the Missionary Diocese of Majunga and North Madagascar.

The presence of the faithful and the meal of love that followed for young and old filled our hearts with joy, strength and hope. As our local Church we will continue always to stand by the people of the area, supporting them in every need and difficulty, as we have done until now with love and fatherly care for our spiritual children. From the Holy Diocese

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fanokafana ny fifampizarana hafaliana e

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Fiaraha-misakafo nandritra ny Fetin’ny Fiangonana Orthodoxe eto Ambovondramanesy Majunga, eo ambany fiarovan’i Md Constantin sy Mb Hélène,

Izay iray vatsy iray aina! Voninahitra ho anao ry Tompo.

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Sary taorian’ny Litorjia Masina, hankon’n fetin’ny Fiangonana Orthodoxe eto Ambovondramanesy, Majunga eo ambany fiarovan’i Md Constantin sy Mb Hélène. ny ALAHADY 24 Mai 2026.

Mankasitraka ny Tompo sy ny vavak’izy Md Constantin sy Mb Hélène.

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With the blessing and guidance of His Grace our Bishop, the works of refurbishment and renovation of the Holy Church of the Parish of Saint Nektarios in Port-Bergé have been successfully completed. The parish priest, Fr Ilarion, and his excellent co-workers worked with exemplary zeal, self-denial and love for the progress of our parish and for better serving the liturgical needs of the faithful. We wholeheartedly pray that the Lord, through the intercessions of our protector Saint Nektarios, may always strengthen, sanctify and bless the many-sided work of the Missionary Diocese of Majunga and North Madagascar. From the Holy Diocese

Today the earth bids farewell to the Risen One, and heaven receives the King of glory.

The Ascension of the Lord reminds us that Christ does not abandon the world, but remains with us eternally, lighting our way to the Kingdom of Heaven.

Today’s great Feast of the Lord fills our hearts with hope, joy and heavenly comfort. Let us always look up to Heaven with faith, humility and love, trusting in the mercy of God.

Many happy and blessed returns! ✨

Parish of Saint Nektarios in Ambinany, vicar Father Matthaios, Orthros and Divine Liturgy.

Parish of Saint Nektarios in Ambinany, Orthros and Divine Liturgy, parish priest Father Matthaios.

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Parish of Saint Nicholas in Majunga, vicar Father Theofanis, Sunday School.
Parish of Saint Nicholas in Majunga, parish priest Father Theofanis, Sunday School.

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Missionary Diocese of Majunga and North Madagascar
Parish of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel – Antsiranana (Diego Suarez)

With special joy and deep emotion we announce to the devout Orthodox people of Antsiranana – Diego Suarez that a great wish and a long-standing request of the faithful of the area is being fulfilled. From today, the Parish of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel has a permanent priestly presence, so that the Divine Liturgy and all the sacred services can be celebrated regularly, for the spiritual strengthening and building up of the people of God.

All this is being done with the blessing of His Grace the Bishop and forms part of the wider missionary programme of the Missionary Diocese of Majunga and North Madagascar for the spread and organisation of parishes throughout the length and breadth of the local Church, so that Orthodox witness may reach even the most remote parts of North Madagascar.

In a spirit of obedience and ecclesiastical responsibility, Father Charalambos gladly accepted the Bishop’s decision and blessing to move to Antsiranana, taking on the ministry and spiritual guidance of this historic parish of the Archangels.

At the same time, the renovation and landscaping of the grounds of the Holy Church will gradually begin, with the aim of creating in the area a strong second spiritual and missionary centre in the northern part of our Diocese.

From today, then, the Orthodox Christians of Antsiranana have their own priest and a stable church presence close to them. And all of us feel great joy and gratitude, because the bells of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel will ring again in Diego Suarez, carrying a message of faith, hope and life to the blessed land of North Madagascar.

With special joy, the installation of a photovoltaic system has been completed at the Holy Church of Saint Spyridon in Sambava, North Madagascar, as part of the development and pastoral activities of the Missionary Diocese of Majunga and North Madagascar.

This project is an essential intervention to improve the daily life of the Christians of the area, as until now there was no access to electricity. With this new installation, the church and its grounds now have lighting and a power supply, serving the liturgical needs of the Church and creating safer and better conditions for the faithful.

At the same time, it is now possible to hold catechism gatherings, spiritual activities and meetings both inside the church and outside in the evening hours, for the spiritual benefit of young and old.

The presence of light in the holy place and in the church grounds is not only technical progress, but also a sign of hope, progress and strengthening of the missionary work of the Church in this blessed region of Africa.

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Many have her by their side, others have lost her, but no one will ever forget her. The mother who gave them birth, the beautiful mother, who gives everything to her children without wanting anything in return…!

Good evening, Your Grace.

The priest, the pupils and all the people of Ambovondramanesy thank the Bishop for the gift of water. Water is life. Thank you for the gift of life.

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Parish of Saint Nektarios 02-05-2026

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Parish of Saint Nicholas in Majunga, Orthros and Divine Liturgy

These children bring tears to our eyes, because with so much love and such great joy they now draw and drink clean water from the well that your love created.

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With special joy and deep emotion, with the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Philotheos of Thessaloniki, we celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the historic Holy Church of Saint Menas in Thessaloniki, at the kind invitation of the Missionary Association “Saint Kosmas the Aetolian”.

The attendance was movingly large and the joy of us all inexpressible, as the Grace of the Holy Spirit filled the congregation. In the sermon, we spoke about missionary work and the precious spiritual benefits each person receives when responding to the call of giving and service, especially towards our brothers and sisters who suffer in faraway parts of the world.

Then followed a talk at the premises of the Missionary Association, at which the great work of the Church, carried out with the blessing of His Beatitude Patriarch Theodoros II of Alexandria and All Africa, was presented in more detail.

I feel the need to express from the depths of my heart my warm thanks to the Missionary Association “Saint Kosmas the Aetolian” for the honourable invitation and its practical love since the first steps of my missionary path; to the devout priests of the Holy Church of Saint Menas for their brotherly hospitality; and to His Eminence the Metropolitan of Thessaloniki for his fatherly love and his blessing.

Glory to God for all things

Holy Church of Saint Nektarios, Ambinany. Parish priest Father Matthaios: “Today, the Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing Women, we celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the Parish of Saint Nektarios. The faithful are full of joy and express their strong wish for this parish to have its own church. They all pray for you and look forward with joy to your blessed visit when you return to our Holy Metropolis.”

With God’s help, we will strive with all our strength so that the building of the church of Saint Nektarios in the parish of Ambinany becomes reality.

By the Grace of our Christ and the intercessions of Saint Spyridon, the furnishings for the Saint’s Holy Church in Sambava (chairs and two tables) have been delivered. We express our warm thanks to our Bishop Nephon for his love and this blessing!