At the Russian House in Niamey, the capital of Niger, the priest celebrated the Divine Liturgy, attended by Russian compatriots.
Father Parthenius also met with local Christians who had expressed a desire to join the Orthodox Church.
In addition, the Russian Orthodox Church carried out its first humanitarian aid initiative in Niger. Food supplies were distributed to widows who had recently lost their husbands. The women expressed their gratitude to the Russian Orthodox Church for its support during this difficult time.
Patriarchal Exarchate of Africa
