Metropolitan Neofitos Officially Enthroned

Metropolitan Neofitos Officially Enthroned

A moment of great spiritual significance and celebration was witnessed at St. Mark Orthodox Church in Kapsabet as His Eminence Metropolitan Neofitos Kong’ai was officially enthroned as the Metropolitan of Eldoret and Northern Kenya. The sacred service was led by His Beatitude Pope and Patriarch Theodoros II of Alexandria and All Africa, whose visit to Kenya marked a historic occasion for the Orthodox faithful. His presence brought encouragement, blessings, and a renewed sense of mission to the clergy and faithful gathered for the ceremony.

His Eminence Metropolitan Neofitos Kong’ai Officially enthroned as Metropolitan of Eldoret and Northern Kenya. Axios! Worthy! Anastahili!

The enthronement was attended by hierarchs, priests, deacons, monastics, government representatives, and Orthodox Christians from across Kenya and beyond, who joined in prayer and thanksgiving as Metropolitan Neofitos formally began his ministry as shepherd of the Holy Metropolis of Eldoret and Northern Kenya. This historic event marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Metropolis as it continues its mission of proclaiming the Gospel, strengthening parish communities, and nurturing the spiritual life of the faithful throughout the region. We pray that the Lord grants His Eminence Metropolitan Neofitos wisdom, strength, and many blessed years as he leads the flock entrusted to his care.

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