Posts by Joshua Kimani
Closing One Chapter, Opening the Next: OCYAK Youth Leaders Meet at Muguga to Chart the Future of Orthodox Youth Ministry in Kenya
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, Muguga — Sunday, 23rd August 2026 Sixty years ago, a Greek missionary priest gathered a handful of young Kenyans at a small parish in Kagira and told them the Church was theirs. Today, in a church hall in Kiambu County, their successors sat down to decide what to do with the…
Read MoreSixty Years of Light: OCYAK at 60, and the Saint Who Believed in Kenya’s Youth
Reflections on the Diamond Jubilee of the Orthodox Christian Youth Association of Kenya, celebrated at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, Muguga, on 9th August 2026. There is a particular sound that a Kenyan street makes when thousands of young people walk through it singing. It is not the sound of a political rally, and it is…
Read MoreA Patriarch’s Blessing: A Historic Name Day Celebration in Kenya
The Orthodox Church in Kenya witnessed a moment of profound joy and spiritual significance as His Beatitude, our beloved Father and Patriarch, chose Nairobi as the venue for his Name Day celebration. This decision, a testament to the deep love and connection he shares with the faithful in Kenya, was met with immense gratitude and…
Read MoreNairobi: The New Spiritual Beacon of Orthodoxy in Africa
A new chapter in the history of Orthodoxy in Africa has been written. In an extraordinary and defining moment for the faith, His Beatitude Pope and Patriarch Theodoros II of Alexandria and All Africa has officially declared Nairobi the second see after Alexandria and the capital of Orthodox missions in Africa. This momentous announcement solidifies…
Read MoreValentine’s Day Commitment: Love Without Violence
Valentine’s Day is a time when the world celebrates love—an emotion so powerful that it can transform lives, build communities, and create a world filled with kindness and compassion. Yet, for many, love remains a source of pain rather than joy due to the pervasive reality of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). This Valentine’s Day, the Orthodox…
Read MoreA Historic Milestone: IMPACT-ing East Africa with Leadership Training
The Orthodox Christian Youth Association of Kenya (OCYAK) is overjoyed to celebrate a historic and transformative moment in youth ministry. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible team from New Horizons Foundation(Noi Orizonturi), who traveled all the way from Romania to join us in Kenya for the Syndesmos Day Celebrations and, most importantly, the…
Read MoreSUCCESSFUL IMPACT-ing EAST AFRICA MISSION
We are filled with excitement to share that we have successfully concluded the IMPACT-ing EAST AFRICA youth leadership training at Makarios III Patriarchal Seminary. This historic initiative has been a transformative experience for young Orthodox leaders across Africa. A Joyous Conclusion with the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy Yesterday, we joined His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Kenya…
Read MoreSYNDESMOS DAY CELEBRATIONS IN NAIROBI: A HISTORIC GATHERING OF ORTHODOX YOUTH LEADERS
Syndesmos Day, also known as the World Day of Orthodox Youth, is an annual celebration that brings together Orthodox youth from across the globe to commemorate their shared faith, heritage, and mission
Read MoreIMPACT-ing EAST AFRICA Program Launched! ✨ A New Dawn for Youth Empowerment
On February 19, 2025, history was made at the hallowed grounds of the Makarios III Patriarchal Seminary in Nairobi, Kenya, as thousands of vibrant young people gathered to witness the grand launch of the IMPACT-ing EAST AFRICA Program. Under the radiant East African sun, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios presided over a soul-stirring Divine Liturgy, blessing…
Read MoreCelebrating 46 Years of Ministry: Archbishop Makarios of Kenya: A Legacy of Faith
On January 11, 1979, a significant chapter began in the spiritual history of Kenya. By the grace of God, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios arrived in this vibrant East African nation, setting in motion a legacy that would inspire generations. Today, as we mark 46 years of his unwavering ministry as the Youth Patron of the…
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