The churchyard borehole
An August 2026 account identifies a newly constructed borehole in the grounds of Saint Stylianos church. Residents gathered for its blessing by the Metropolitan. The report credits support from the Brotherhood of Orthodox Foreign Mission in Thessaloniki.
The water point serves the practical needs of the village alongside the church's worship, making its grounds a place of encounter and daily care.
Sources: New borehole constructed by the Holy Metropolis of Arusha in a poor village of Tanzania
From the church visit to the school
Following the water blessing, a teacher invited the Metropolitan to Kitisi Primary School. The resulting appeal identified a leaking roof and missing basic facilities. A later report, published in October 2026, described renovation supported by donors and nearing completion.
A local teacher's invitation during the visit led to cooperation around the needs of Kitisi Primary School. The resulting renovation project has its own story, linking the parish's water work with a response to the village's educational needs.
Sources: Appeal for the renovation of the Primary School in the Village of Kitisi, Tanzania · Renovation of the Primary School in Kitisi nears completion
