GHANA
New Beginning in Burkina Faso The history of Orthodoxy in Burkina Faso dates back to the first visit of the Orthodox Missionaries from Ivory Coast, namely Reverend Jérémie Béhanzin and his sub-deacon (now priest), Mahi Sébastien in August 2017. By the Grace of God, this visit opened the hearts of many natives to the reception of Orthodoxy, which many were already seeking. Based on this success, the Orthodox community of Burkina Faso decided to invite Father Jérémie to visit them.Fr. Jérémie, accompanied by a remarkable delegation of the Orthodox community of Ivory Coast, officially laid the foundations of the first visit to the Orthodox community of Burkina Faso, and took the first steps there 26
on Friday, December 20, 2019. The Missionary team was received with great enthusiasm by the natives who were willing to embrace the Orthodox faith. On Sunday, December 22, after the first Divine Liturgy, the Orthodox community of Burkina Faso officially laid the foundations with the baptism of the first Indigenous Orthodox people. This community numbers almost fifty members. On this occasion, the community council was established, headed by Coeffe Alain Roger, who is also a benefactor of this emerging community. A house located in the Benogo region is the one that accommodates the headquarters of this small community. This is also the gathering point for the believers who want to attend the Divine
