A call to support the Fiji Orthodox Mission and Saint Tabitha's Home
What the video says
The video is a chant of the Orthodox hymn 'Phos Hilaron' in Greek. The singers repeat 'True Light, true Light, true Light' and address Christ as God, asking for mercy. They call Him the light of life and the light of souls and ask Him to remain with them forever. The chant ends with an appeal to the Lord.
Key moments
- Repeated invocation: 'True Light, true Light, true Light.'
- Prayer to Christ the God for mercy.
- Christ is called the light of life and the light of souls.
- Petition that He remain with them unto the ages.
- Closing appeal to the Lord.
The author shares a fundraiser appeal for the Fiji Orthodox Mission, describing plans to return to Fiji next year, God willing, to serve alongside the mission, spend time with the children at Saint Tabitha's Home, and support families experiencing hardship. The appeal quotes Matthew 25:35, 'For I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink,' and frames charity as putting faith into action through practical acts of love: providing food, school supplies and essential items for children and families who need support.
The author also hopes to explore, together with the mission, sustainable ways for families to provide for themselves. Readers are invited to donate through a GoFundMe link or directly to the Fiji Orthodox Mission through the mission's website. Those unable to give are asked to share the post or keep the mission in their prayers.
The author states there is no pressure and that every act of kindness matters, and closes with 'Glory to God for all things.' The work is connected to Holy Trinity Orthodox Church and Saint Tabitha's Home in Saweni, Fiji. The discussion around the post centers on how Christians can respond to the call to love their neighbour, care for the vulnerable and treat every person with dignity, and on concrete ways to help: financial support, sharing the appeal, and prayer.
Main points
- The author hopes to return to Fiji next year to serve with the Fiji Orthodox Mission and visit children at Saint Tabitha's Home.
- The appeal cites Matthew 25:35 on feeding the hungry and giving drink to the thirsty.
- Practical help named includes food, school supplies and essential items, plus exploring sustainable ways for families to provide for themselves.
- Donations can be made via a GoFundMe link or directly to the Fiji Orthodox Mission; sharing the post and prayer are offered as alternatives.
- The work is based at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church and Saint Tabitha's Home in Saweni, Fiji.