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New borehole of the Holy Metropolis of Arusha in the village of Indoti in Central Tanzaniatranslated

July 16, 2026 · 1 min read

Another work of love and practical contribution was completed by the Holy Metropolis of Arusha, with the construction of a new well in the courtyard of the Holy Church of Agia Paraskevi in the village of Indoni, Tanzania. The Most Reverend Metropolitan of Arousa, Mr. Agathonikos, visited the village and performed the Consecration of the new well, in the presence of the residents. With this new well, the Holy Metropolis of Arousa provides a solution to one of the most important problems of the local community, offering clean water to hundreds of residents. It is a project that relieves families, protects their health and substantially improves their daily life.

In many areas of rural Africa, access to clean and potable water is still a daily struggle for survival. Thousands of people are forced to walk long distances to natural springs, carrying buckets of water on their heads. This difficult task is mainly entrusted to young children, who are often deprived of the time for school, play and carefree childhood.

The Orthodox Mission in Africa stands by the people in their every need, healing the…

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Katarina Jovanović
Thank God for this new well near the Church of St. Paraskeva in Indonesia. I see that Bishop Agatonik personally came to consecrate, that is very nice. Children will no longer have to carry water for miles, so they may even get to school on time.
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Sophia Young
That's wonderful news for the families in Indoni. It's good to see Bishop Agathonikos there himself for the blessing, and that the new well is right by the church of St Paraskevi. The kids will finally have time for school instead of carrying water all day.
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