Support Orthodox Charity in Kisumu and All Western Kenya
Join us in uplifting the community through faith and service.
Support Orthodox Charity in Kisumu and All Western Kenya
Join us in uplifting the community through faith and service.
Join Saint John the Merciful Orthodox Project Inc Mission
Our Mission and Values
Inspired by the tireless work of His Grace Bishop Marcos Theodosi of Kisumu and All Western Kenya, and having been touched by meeting His predecessor, His Grace Bishop Dr. Athanasios Amos Akunda of Blessed Memory, St. John the Merciful Orthodox Project, Inc is a registered private foundation dedicated to promoting and supporting Orthodox Christianity in Kisumu and All Western Kenya. Our charitable work focuses on providing essential resources to support educational programs and services to those in need enhancing their quality of life and spiritual growth.
Patron Saint of the Foundation
In the spirit of St. John the Merciful, Patriarch of Alexandria, who dedicated his life to serving those in need, the foundation, with the Blessing of His Grace Bishop Marcos Theodosi of Kisumu and All Western Kenya, is committed to helping the people of Kisumu lead fulfilling and meaningful lives in Christ. We aspire to support the Diocese and The Holy Monastery of Panagia Triherousa in their loving stewardship of the parishes, schools and community as they work tirelessly for The Glory of God!
Needs of the Diocese
The Orthodox Diocese of Kisumu and All Western Kenya is in dire need of financial support to promote safely constructed churches and school buildings, and facilitate the ongoing need to pay salaries and pensions of the parish priests, retired priests and widowed presvyteres. Your contribution will go directly to support these needs as well as provide interior furnishes and materials for both academic and ecclesiastical services.
By providing essential resources and support, we aim to uplift the lives of individuals and families, helping them achieve self-sufficiency and a better quality of life.
Support for School Programs and Student Nourishment
The Diocese is the official sponsor of eight schools. In Kenya, schools are responsible for providing lunches to the students. Our Foundation and it's founding board members have been involved in directly supporting The Saint Charalambos School (formerly The Truth Foundation School). By The Grace of God, progress has been made in securing the future of the school by providing consistent salaries for the staff, vital nourishment for the students and key infrastructural improvements, such as a potable well, a secure perimeter fence and a main gate at the entrance of the campus. With that being said, the financial needs of the school are on going as monthly expenses are approximately $1700.
Please see videos below.
Monastic Life at The H.M. Panagia Triherousa
The Monastery was founded with The Blessing of HB Patriarch of Alexandria Theodoros II and the Blessing of The Late Bishop of Kisumu and All Western Kenya Athanasios, with the spiritual guidance of Gerontas Apostolos from Crete, who has established three other Monasteries on the African continent in Madagascar, South Africa and Tanzania. The Monastery is currently home to a small group of Sisters who, along with Gerontas, and a faithful team of dedicated spiritual lay brothers and sister from Crete, have built the Monastery from nothing. Glory To God! The Sisters provide essential support in every way to His Grace Bishop Marcos, and deliver loving community outreach to all in the area.
Sponsoring School Fees
The Diocese and The Monastery prioritize investing in the future of children. By sponsoring the school fees of the children of the priests of the Diocese, the widowed presvyteres and the faithful, the children are given the best chance possible to liberate themselves and their families from a legacy of poverty. Furthermore, through this most worthy effort, the local residents are inspired and drawn to the Church as they see The Grace and Love of Christ in action.
Ministry and Evangelism
The Diocese and The Monastery offer a range of ministries to develop spiritual growth and share the joy of Christ through:
- Baptism of new converts
- Divine Liturgy services in native language
- Translation and publication of Liturgical Books and Sacraments to ensure language and, Most Importantly, Dogmatic accuracy.
- Construction of churches
- Support for priests
- Assistance to improve parishes
- Improve construction and support personnel of Orthodox Schools
- Care for the sick
- And much more
Get Involved
Thank you for your interest in St. John the Merciful Orthodox Project Inc. We have the blessing of His Grace Bishop Marcos Theodosi of Kisumu and All Western Kenya and hope you will support our efforts to bring Orthodoxy, education and hope to those in need. Please join us in making a difference today! Our Foundation currently has our 501(c) 3 application pending(submitted 3/31/2025) with the IRS and expect approval in the coming weeks. Contingent on approval in calendar year 2025, all donations are tax deductible for U.S. residents and go directly towards advancing Orthodoxy in Kisumu, Kenya.
https://saint-john-the-merciful-orthodox-projects-inc.snwbll.com/test
If mailing in a donation, please make checks payable to "Saint John the Merciful Orthodox Projects Inc" and send to the address below. Thank you!
1250 Lacey Rd Forked River, NJ 08731
Board Members:
President & CEO Spyro Martin
Board Chairman Scott Heilman
Treasurer Margaret Cousoulis
Secretary Haralambia Heilman
Founding Memeber Angela Martin