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Conference Held Remembering the Legacy of Archbishop Anastasios of Albania
The Missions Institute of Orthodox Christianity at Hellenic College Holy Cross hosted a conference on March 3 and 4, 2026 exploring the life and legacy of Archbishop Anastasios, a...
Nathan Hoppe Assumes OCMC Director Role
A Legacy of Leadership, A Future of Growth When you ask our new Executive Director, Dr. Nathan Hoppe, about his greatest accomplishment, he doesn’t mention awards or...
Historic Mission Trip in Burkina Faso
In August 2025, with support from the Mission Center, His Grace Bishop Athanasios of the Holy Diocese of Benin, Togo, and Burkina Faso led a historic month-long missionary visit to...
BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPOINTS DR. NATHAN HOPPE AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026
Today, on behalf of the Orthodox Christian Mission Center Board of Directors, Board Chair Dr. Gayle Woloschak announced the selection of Dr. Nathan Hoppe as the organization’s new...
Historic Consecration in Kenya
This past Sunday, nearly 2,000 faithful and visitors gathered in the town of Kapsabet for the consecration of the Saint Mark Orthodox Cathedral for the Diocese of Eldoret and...
Transformative Catechism in Albania
Two grants in Albania were awarded for a second time in 2025 due to their impact and results from the previous year. With the support of one grant, the Metropolis of...
A Vision for Growth
On the grounds of the Makarios III Patriarchal Seminary in Nairobi, Kenya, a gleaming, two-story building is paving the way for the growth of the Church. Made possible by a Mission...
A Legacy of Stewardship in Albania
"At the end of the 20th century, the Orthodox Church, like all other religious communities in the country, found herself completely destroyed, and her rebirth seemed like an...
IMPACT Youth Ministry Model Expands to East Africa
This February, a procession of youth, youth leaders, clergy, and Orthodox faithful marched around the grounds of the Makarios III Patriarchal Seminary in Nairobi, Kenya. Led...
Fr. Martin Ritsi Leads Delegation in Tirana
On Thursday, January 30, Fr. Martin Ritsi, Executive Director of the Orthodox Christian Mission Center, led a delegation of Mission Center Board, staff, and missionaries at the...
Remembering His Beatitude Archbishop Anastasios
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the falling asleep of His Beatitude Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania who passed away today, Saturday, January 25,...
Sharing the Word of God in Every Language
When asked about the goals of this ministry, department leader, Dr. Michael Colburn shares, “We want to equip and enable people translating into their native language to create...
Pak Family Embraces Missionary Service in Mexico
After years of preparation, Michael and Caryn Pak’s journey will lead them to Mexico to begin their service as missionaries of the Orthodox Christian Mission Center. Strengthened...
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