The Holy Church of St. Anthony in Dooley has regained the dignity it deservestranslated
With special spiritual joy, a High Priestly Divine Liturgy was held at the Holy Church of Agios Anthony in Douli, Central Tanzania, presided over by His Eminence the Metropolitan of Arusha, Mr. Agathonikos. The Holy Church of Saint Anthony is located at a particularly pivotal point, on the main road leading to Iringa airport, being a point of reference for the Orthodox of the region and a beacon of Orthodox witness in Central Tanzania.
Recently, the necessary maintenance and restoration work was completed in this Holy Church, which included extensive painting, roof repairs and other technical interventions deemed necessary due to the damage caused by time and the special climatic conditions of the area.
It is known that many Holy Churches of the Mission were erected several years ago with meager means and today they show considerable damage. The local Orthodox communities, despite their admirable zeal, their deep faith and the willing personal work they offer, are unable to shoulder the significant financial costs required for the maintenance and beautification of their Churches.
