29/01/2026
Update...Saint Mary of Egypt Orthodox Mission and Refuge of Kenya
As we prepare for a visit from the Patriarchal Exarch, we begin efforts to build our baptismal font. The estimate we received is as follows:
30 bags of cement: $300.00
1000 bricks: $120.00
6 tons of ballast @$65.00
3 tons of sand @$65.00
Labor cost: $150.00
Total: $700.00
Yesterday, Father Antipas, Father Anthony, one of our labororers, and Mzee Shadrack met to discuss the project. This font will be able to serve any of the surrounding parishes who have yet to build one. It is expected that when we complete the font and build a proper temple, that Saint Mary of Egypt Orthodox Mission and Refuge of Kenya will become the spiritual center of the Kakamega Orthodox Deanery. Please consider making a donation towards the construction of the baptismal font. It will serve to bless many into the faith through holy sacrament of baptism!
Thank you, and may God bless you!
Our parish and mission are part of the Orthodox Africa mission platform and are a sister parish of Saint Mary of St. Mary of Egypt Russian Orthodox Church in Roswell, Georgia, United States.
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