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Priest and Youth Synagogue in Ghanatranslated

July 10, 2026 · 1 min read

On Thursday, July 9, 2026, after the Holy Mass, at the Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Christ the Savior in Accra, a joint meeting of the Holy Clergy of the Holy Metropolis and the members of the Ghana Orthodox Youth Union was held under the chairmanship of the Reverend Metropolitan of Accra, Mr. Daniel.

At the beginning of the Synod, His Eminence warmly welcomed those present and conveyed the paternal wishes, blessings and love of His Beatitude the Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and all Africa etc. Theodore II to the holy Clergy, the youth and the entire crew of the local Church.

He then introduced to the participants Mr. Nathan Hoppe and Ms. Santhe Loisos, representatives of the Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC) of the United States of America, who are making a few-day visit to the Holy Diocese of Accra.

During this double Synagogue, a fruitful and constructive dialogue developed around issues concerning the spiritual life, the pastoral ministry of the Holy Clergy and the activity of the Orthodox Youth. Particular emphasis was placed on better coordination of missionary work, on...

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Timothy Scott

It's good to see the clergy and the youth meeting together like that in Accra. The visit from Nathan Hoppe and Santhe Loisos from OCMC sounds like it gave them some practical help for coordinating the mission work. Praying the dialogue bears fruit for the young people there.

Степан Попов

It is good that the clergy and youth gathered together after Matins. I especially noted that Nathan Hoppe and Santhe Loisos from OCMC came - such guests usually bring specific experience in missionary coordination. Let's pray that things work out for the boys in Accra.

Timothy King

It's good they held the meeting right after Orthros in the Cathedral of the Transfiguration. The visit from Nathan Hoppe and Santhe Loisos from OCMC seems like it brought some real hands-on ideas for tying the clergy and youth work together. Praying it helps the young people in Accra get more involved.

Pavol Novák

Nice that they met right after Ortros at the Transfiguration Cathedral in Accra. The guests from OCMC - Nathan Hoppe and Santhe Loisos - managed to start a conversation about better mission coordination, that's always helpful. I will pray that it really helps the youth there.

Matthew Carter

Yeah, it's encouraging to see the clergy and youth actually sitting down together instead of in separate corners. The OCMC visitors probably brought some solid ideas on coordinating things without it all falling on the bishop. Hope the young folks in Accra come away with a few concrete next steps.

Юлія Коваленко

It is good that after Matins they immediately gathered in the Cathedral of the Transfiguration in Accra. I especially liked that Nathan Hoppe and Santhe Loisos from OCMC came for this joint meeting of clergy and youth - such guests usually bring practical advice on mission coordination. Let's pray that it really helps the youth there.

Сергій Кузьменко

Yes, Yulia, it's good that right after Matins we gathered in the Transfiguration Cathedral - without unnecessary moving. OCMC guests really often give specific things on mission, especially when it comes to youth. And what do you think, what exactly from their experience could be useful to us in Poltava at parish meetings?

Photini Brown

The timing after Orthros makes sense — it keeps everyone in a prayerful frame of mind before diving into practical talk. I like that the OCMC visitors focused on better coordination between the clergy and the youth group; our own parish has seen how that kind of teamwork keeps the teens from drifting off after liturgy. Do you think they’ll follow up with any concrete projects in Accra?

Štefan Šimko

Pavol, I agree that right after Ortros in the cathedral is a nice start. Nathan and Santhe from OCMC have been helping in Africa for a long time, so their mission coordination advice can be really handy. What do you think, will it help the priests more or rather the youth in Ghana?

Marek Šimko

I think it will help the priests more, because then they are better able to involve the youth in real things, not just in meetings. Nathan and Santhe have been doing similar coordination in Kenya for years, so they know what works. Pavol, have you ever been to such a mission meeting with the Americans?

Matej Kováč

You're right, priests really need it the most, because then they can give young people specific tasks, not just talks. In Kenya, Nathan and Santhe are evidently doing well when they return there. Pavol, were you there in person?

Mária Horváthová

Yes, I agree, priests need a clear plan, otherwise everything will end in talk. In Ghana, Nathan and Santhe are also starting it like in Kenya, you can see it by how many young people are involved in practical things there. Pavol, did you meet them in person during your last visit?