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Book of Need (updated)

Mar 18, 2015

Good News for Our Russian Orthodox Parish in Jacmel

Mar 18, 2015

Fr. Augustine Gesnel recently returned home to Jacmel for a short break from his studies at the Russian seminary in Paris. He visited his family and participated in the recent visit of Metropolitan Hilarion to Haiti. Fr. Augustine has since returned to Paris to complete his studies, afterwhich he hopes to serve as the parish priest in Jacmel.

Our Haitian seminarian, then Deacon, Augustine Gesnel was ordained a priest by Archbishop Michael of Geneva. The services took place at the consecration of the new Russian Orthodox Church of the Nativity of the Mother of God, in Paris, Epinay-sous-Senart, September 29, 2014.

Seminarians travel expences PAYPAL

Haiti Mission Booklet

May 31, 2012

A Plea for Your Help from Our Suffering Orthodox Faithful in Haiti

April 25, 2012

Haiti Orthodox Plea for Help

Medical Response to Cholera Outbreak

November 17, 2010

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Since our last update, plans for the Mission's medical response have solidified. Thanks to the generosity of several donors and a large loan, we are now moving forward and, God willing, we will have a treatment center operating in Haiti by December 9.

Cholera is an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated food or water. It has a short incubation period and can quickly lead to severe dehydration and death. In most cases, treatment of cholera is a relatively simple process of replacing lost fluids with clean water and rehydration salts. If not treated, 60-70% of cases will be fatal. With proper treatment, that drops to less than 1%. During this epidemic in Haiti, the fatality rate has been between 3 and 7%. This is a direct result of inadequate treatment facilities and human resources. Continue Reading...

Funeral

The servant of God George Stanley Zamy was an active and intelligent child of ten years. He died Sunday, November 7, 2010, following a short illness and his funeral was served on Saturday, November 13, at St. Augustine Parish in Jacmel. His parents are members of the Orthodox Church. May his memory be eternal!

A New Church in Jacmel

With the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion, the Mission in Haiti has established a building fund for the parish of St Augustine in Jacmel. Like all the parishes in Haiti, this is a thriving community. It is in dire need of a permanent church — services are currently held in a tiny rented room, which is much too small. Many of the faithful must stand outside under a tent.