On December 16, twenty-five locals in Mtondoko settlement, Zomba District in Malawi, became members of the Church of Christ, website of the Patriarchal Exarchate of Africa reports.
The Sacrament of Baptism was celebrated by the dean, Rev. George Chabwera, rector of the parish Rev. Ezekiel Chikaonda, and Rev. Timothy Chintenga.
Fr Timothy says that the period of catechization took seven months. Conversations before baptism were held by Fr George and Fr Timothy.
On the same day, a meeting of Orthodox women of the deanery took place at the parish. Discussed were the role of women in the Church and problems of parish life.
Translation: DECR Communication service
Patriarchal Exarchate of Africa
31 May 2026 16:18
On the Feast of the Holy Trinity, Metropolitan Konstantin celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the St. Sergius Parish in Cairo
30 May 2026 15:02
On the Memorial Saturday before Pentecost, Metropolitan Konstantin celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Parish of the Holy Myrrh-Bearing Women in Hurghada
