Diocese of Matzouga and N. Madagascar: A special visit and a new collaborationtranslated

With the blessings of A.Th.M. of the Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria etc. Theodore II, who supports and encourages every effort of offering, love and ministry to man, the Most Holy Bishop of Matzouga and V. Madagascar Mr. Nifon paid a special visit today to the President of the Local Council of the community, in the area where the seat of the Holy Diocese is located. The meeting discussed the problems and needs of the residents of the area, but also how the Orthodox Diocese can effectively contribute to the support of the local community.

As the Holy Diocese states in its announcement:

" We have already taken the first steps of cooperation. Since the day of Madagascar's Independence, we, as a Diocese, have offered everything we could to people in need. We want this cooperation to continue and become even more substantial.

The President, in her turn, thanked us warmly for all the help we have provided so far. In fact, he expressed to us the complaint that, wherever he turned for help, the only response he received was from our Orthodox Diocese.

These words filled us with special joy, because...