On July 27, 2026, in Musoma, Tanzania, the Patriarchal Exarch of Africa, Metropolitan Konstantin of Cairo and North Africa, performed the sacrament of Baptism in the waters of Lake Victoria.
Eleven people were baptized that day. Twelve others were received into the Orthodox Church through the sacrament of Chrismation.
The archpastor was assisted by Archimandrite Zachariah (Mulingwa), Dean of the Central Deanery of Tanzania.
The chairman of the Exarchate’s Missionary Department, Priest George Maximov, addressed the newly baptized with words of encouragement.
Metropolitan Konstantin then visited the parish of the Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessaloniki in Musome, where Priest Polycarp Buchenja serves as rector.
His Eminence delivered an archpastoral address, presented the parish with an altar cross, and spoke with the faithful.
On the same day, Metropolitan Konstantin visited the Annunciation Parish in Mwanza, which is also served by Father Polycarp.
His Eminence spoke with members of the congregation and presented the parish with a cross.
Patriarchal Exarchate of Africa
