Parishes & Schools
Churches
- The Orthodox Church of St. Dorothy of Kashin
- St. Augustine Orthodox Church
- St. Irenaeus Orthodox Church
The parish of St. Irenaeus of Lyons is located in a rural area in the north central part of Haiti surrounded by beautiful mountain peaks and roiling hills. It is our most agrarian of parishes and also one of our largest with many of the faithful coming from the nearby town, small villages and farmsteads around the church. The faithful and the newly ordained priest, Fr. Abramios Martin Christophe have made a bold decision for the true faith in joining the GOC. They have purchased a small piece of land next to their school and old church and have begun erecting a beautiful temple to the glory of Jesus Christ! The commencement day of a true liturgical life in this lively parish has arrived! On our recent journey in January 2020, Fr. Abramios was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Maximus. Fr. Abramios is a serious and energetic priest, who is known throughout the area for his leadership and for his spiritual striving. The parish numbers around 150 faithful and is located next to a school dedicated to the same saint. Please remember this new parish and their struggles both spiritually and materially in your prayers.
Schools

St. Irenaeus of Lyons School is a K-8 Institution located next to the church outside of the small town of Mayisad. The school enrolls over 300 students. They will be receiving Orthodox catechism in each grade – each day. There is a high interest in the savory liturgical life of the Orthodox in this small village. The school is a great part of that as many of the faithful have come from this Institution. It is their hope to extend this school through 12th grade in order to complete their high school education in the same faith nurturing location. We ask you to remember the faithful stewards of this mission and the growing student body.