Documentary: Orthodox Christianity in Congo (VIDEO)

Source: Logos Apologia (YouTube)

December 10, 2018

In Kananga, the third largest city in the Democratic Republic of Congo, famine and poverty is part of the lives of the people. But hope never dies. The message that two Greek Orthodox priests carried along with them in the 60's and their way of life carries on to this day, helping the locals deal with the harsh reality. This feature documentary was filmed during a fragile window of temporary peace.

2/25/2019

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Mass Baptisms are a regular occurrence in the Alexandrian Orthodox Church. His Eminence also celebrated a mass Baptism in the Congo River in April, and before that, His Eminence Metropolitan Meletios of Katanga and a number of other clergy celebrated the Baptism of 556 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo in two days in mid-January. 556 baptized in Congo in two days 556 baptized in Congo in two days 556 baptized in Congo in two days 556 baptized in Congo in two days
Another mass Baptism was celebrated recently in the Metropolis of Katanga (Congo), in the city of Kolwezi, uniting 556 people to the Body of Christ in the Holy Orthodox Church. Look down from heaven and behold… Look down from heaven and behold…
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"And then it was our turn. We came here, materially poor but spiritually rich by preserving the unfaked, genuine character of the holy Gospel, listening to the voice of the indigenous people. That is how Orthodoxy reached these places. We live experiences dating back to apostolic times in places where fear is the sole ruler."

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