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OCMC to Take Up Special Collection for Orthodox Christians Displaced by Violence in Kenya

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

By now you have heard that hundreds of Kenyans have lost their lives, and hundreds of thousands more have lost their homes, as a result of the recent violence that erupted in the wake of contested presidential elections that were held in Kenya on December 27th.

Several Orthodox clergy and laity have seen all of their worldly possessions consumed by flames. According to His Eminence, Archbishop Makarios of Kenya, food is in short supply. The seminary in Nairobi is currently housing about 20 displaced families, and St. George Orthodox Church in Kibera is housing several more.

OCMC has had a long history in Kenya. The Mission Center is taking a special collection as a gesture of solidarity with our Orthodox brothers and sisters in this East African nation. The funds collected will be used to help displaced Orthodox families in Kenya to rebuild their homes and their lives.

Contributions to this special collection can be sent directly to the Mission Center or made online(www.ocmc.org). Please make checks payable to the Orthodox Christian Mission Center with “Kenya Crisis Collection” clearly marked in your check’s memo line. Your gift may be submitted to:

The Orthodox Christian Mission Center

Re: Kenya Crisis Collection

P.O. Box 4319

St. Augustine, FL 32085-4319

Thank you for responding to the needs of fellow Orthodox Christians abroad. Please remember the people of Kenya in your prayers that they may find peace in their common Father.

Sincerely in Christ,

Fr. Martin Ritsi

Executive Director