Holy Diocese of Mahajanga and Northern Madagascar
News
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A new start for the Parish of St Charalambos in Ambanja
The Parish of St Charalambos in Ambanja has opened its doors in new premises, better, more beautiful and more accessible, so that it can be closer to the people and…
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New Church of St Basil the Great in Antsohihy
A great blessing for our missionary Diocese: the Orthodox parish of Antsohihy, capital of the Sofia region in Northern Madagascar, now has its own church, dedicated to St Basil the…
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Visit to Metropolitan Philotheos of Thessaloniki
Bishop Nifon had the great blessing of visiting His Eminence Metropolitan Philotheos of Thessaloniki, to discuss the progress and the needs of our Mission in distant Madagascar. The Metropolitan has…
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Lecture at the School of Theology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
On Wednesday 14 October Bishop Nifon gave a lecture at the School of Theology of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, on “The Orthodox Mission today”. We thank Metropolitan Philotheos of…
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One year since the election of Bishop Nifon
7 October 2025 – 7 October 2026: one year since Bishop Nifon was elected Bishop of Mahajanga and Northern Madagascar. A year full of emotion and difficulty, but above all…
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The Greek flag flies over the “Samaria” school
With the blessing of Patriarch Theodoros II, the Greek flag was raised over the new “Samaria” school in Ambovondramanesy. The school (kindergarten, primary and secondary) has opened its doors to…
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Divine Liturgy at St Demetrios Church in Masokoamena
Bishop Nifon celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St Demetrios Church in Masokoamena, with a large congregation. Warm thanks to Fr Eumenios for his zeal. About six weeks earlier, many baptisms…
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Classes continue at the Seminary
Classes are continuing at the “St Nectarios of Pentapolis” Seminary. The young priests are studying Orthodox liturgy and then practising at St Nicholas Cathedral, so that they can celebrate the…
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Training for the “Samaria” teachers
The secondary and primary teachers of our school are attending the compulsory training seminars run by the education authorities in Mahajanga. The Diocese covers all their travel, accommodation and meals:…
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The new “Samaria” kindergarten has opened
The new kindergarten of the “Samaria” school, in the parish of Sts Constantine and Helen in Ambovondramanesy, has opened! The first day was full of smiles and joy. We wish…