Orthodox Church Mission in Malawi

Twenty baptisms were performed at the Diocese of Malawi The Holy Diocese of Malawi joyfully announced the blessings and achievements of May. With the grace of Christ and the blessing of Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria, Bishop Fotios of Malawi led the Diocese to abundant divine blessings in its pastoral and charitable ministries. Read below the messag...

VICE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF MALAWI AND 8 OTHERS CONFIRMED DEAD IN A PLANE CRASH
Eternal be their memory!

The party of the Vice President UTM had it's press briefing this morning in which it has revealed that the plane that carried the Vice President had no transponder!
The plane is not yet traced and people are still searching.
Let's continue to pray for the safety of the Vice President and all the people on board.

ARISE O LORD!

Dating Pascha in the Orthodox Church - Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America - Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America A brief but in-depth look at the history of how the date of Pascha/Easter is determined.

PERIOD OF PREPARATION FOR GREAT LENT BEGINS ON 25 FEBRUARY

It's already February! In less than three weeks, preparations will begin for Great Lent and Holy Pascha. 'Our Journey to Pascha' is a helpful infographic that provides information on the themes, Gospel readings, and fasting periods of this blessed time. It also includes details on ways to be involved in the liturgical services and traditions as well as with our families and in our homes during this time 🙏

EULOGY BY THE VERY REVEREND ARCHIMANDRITE CHRYSANTHOS!
Dear Father Anthony here present are your fellow priests. Here present is your beloved family. Also here present are your spiritual children.
Father we are here to say good-bye. You have departed from here and we believe you are in heaven celebrating Divine Liturgy together with God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ and you will continue to pray for your spiritual children and all of us.
Today we are mourning because we will miss you for you are in heaven, very far from us. But one day all of us will be with you in heaven. Therefore let us prepare for our departure from here on earth because no one knows the day of their death. We have to prepare for the day of our death by confessing our sins. Most importantly we must receive the sacrament of the Holy Communion (Holy Eucharist) often. The sacrament prepares our hearts for the great supper (banguet or feast) with Jesus Christ at the end of our life.
With these few words dear Fr. Anthony I say to you "Christ is Risen". and death has been defeated.

Pictures of the funeral service of Fr. Anthony. Kalo Paradizo!
His Eminence Fotios expressed his deep sadness for losing a good and experienced Priest.
Many speakers at the funeral praises the late Father Anthony for supporting the youth through sports and many developments in his community. Through him the Orthodox Church built a magnificent church and secondary school for the benefit of the people in his community and surrounding areas. He was also praised for his kindness and generosity. Eternal be his memory!

The Orthodox Church is saddened by the death of Rev. Fr. Anthony Dyton Muhaniwa who passed on today on 31st May 2023 at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital. The late Rev. Fr. Anthony was the parish priest of Archangels Micheal and Gabriel Parish and Dean of Phalombe and Mulanje Deanery. He was also one of the pioneers and pillars of the Orthodox Church in Malawi. Today his body has been taken to Phalombe (Mpasa) where tomorrow on Wednesday 1st June 2023 there will be Divine Liturgy from 8 am and will depart for Mulanje at 12pm where burial will take place. May his memory be eternal!

Today on Christmas we had Divine Liturgy to celebrate the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ! Merry Christmas and Happy New year to all!