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How an Orthodox bishop saves children from deadly superstitions in Madagascartranslated

August 1, 2026 · 1 min read

Bishop Prodrome of Toliara and Southern Madagascar [Patriarchate of Alexandria] leads an Orthodox mission that rescues vulnerable children while providing health care, education and humanitarian assistance across Madagascar.  Every year, in certain regions of Madagascar, children are condemned simply because of the circumstances of their birth. Some are targeted because they are twins, a condition that centuries-old traditions associate in

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Анна Мельник
Thanks for this article. I especially remembered that twin children are still killed because of old superstitions. It is good that Bishop Prodromos of the Patriarchate of Alexandria specifically deals with this and gives them shelter, education and treatment. We pray that his business will continue to grow.
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