On Sunday (Nov. 6), Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC) Mission Team in St. Louis, MO orchestrated a heartwarming evening – the OCMC Missions Benefit Dinner in support of OCMC's missionary endeavors in Oceania.

The event served as a wonderful opportunity to share the Church's impact to spread the Gospel in this part of the world with all those in attendance.

Keynote speaker Fr. Paul Patitsas, former OCMC Missionary to Oceania, joined by Fr. Chris Rowe, Assistant Director of Development, presented some insights into the progress and challenges faced by Orthodoxy in Oceania. They also shed light on how the salvific message of Christ came to Fiji, the Kingdom of Tonga, and Samoa.

OCMC is grateful to Mission Team Louis for their tireless efforts in bringing this event to life, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church for generously hosting, the local clergy for their warm welcome, and to all who joined for this memorable evening.

Together, let's continue heeding our Lord's call to "go and make disciples of all nations."