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January 19, 2026

Mauritius welcomes its first Russian Orthodox church (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

Mauritius welcomes its first Russian Orthodox church, consecrated on Epiphany Eve with local officials and parishioners attending

Mauritius welcomes its first Russian Orthodox church (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

TL;DR

  • The first Russian Orthodox church in Mauritius was consecrated on January 18, 2026.
  • Metropolitan Konstantin of Cairo and North Africa led the consecration rite and Divine Liturgy.
  • The ceremony was attended by Mauritian Deputy Foreign Minister Rajen Narsinghen, local parishioners, and guests.
  • The Russian Orthodox Church has been active in Mauritius for over two years.
  • The Patriarchal Exarchate of Africa oversees over 350 parishes in 36 African nations.
  • New Orthodox churches are also planned for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Nigeria.
  • A delegation of African Orthodox priests visited Russia in August.

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