Orthodox Mission #33

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INDIA

In danger many times

Dear friends of the Mission, Rejoice in the Lord always! I finally manage to find a little time to write to you and convey to you images of grief from India. The coronavirus is on the rise. The orphanages are in the red zone with many cases and deaths. The situation is out of control. With millions of homeless people on the sidewalks, under bridges and in camps without basic hygiene rules, one would not expect anything better. Due to this long lockdown, millions of day laborers have been left without a job and are literally starving to death and dying. These 10

poor people are not even counted among the victims.... the situation is tragic. Fortunately, all our children are well as they are completely isolated. No visits, no support staff coming. The children do all the work themselves. Food supply seems like a marathon, but with God’s help, we are doing well. Our children do not stay hungry. Schools are closed. Lessons are done online, but with many difficulties, electricity is constantly cut off, telephones and computers cannot be charged, and internet


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